Subtract 5/28 from 7/90
7/90 - 5/28 is -127/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
7/90 = 7 × 14/90 × 14 = 98/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
5/28 = 5 × 45/28 × 45 = 225/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1260 - 225/1260 = 98 - 225/1260 = -127/1260
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