Subtract 1/90 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 1/90
84/28 - 1/90 is 269/90.
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,
84/28 = 84 × 45/28 × 45 = 3780/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
1/90 = 1 × 14/90 × 14 = 14/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/1260 - 14/1260 = 3780 - 14/1260 = 3766/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/90
- In mixed form: 289/90
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