Subtract 15/90 from 8/28
8/28 - 15/90 is 5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
8/28 = 8 × 45/28 × 45 = 360/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
15/90 = 15 × 14/90 × 14 = 210/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/1260 - 210/1260 = 360 - 210/1260 = 150/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
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