Subtract 25/90 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 25/90
84/28 - 25/90 is 49/18.
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,
25/90 = 25 × 14/90 × 14 = 350/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/1260 - 350/1260 = 3780 - 350/1260 = 3430/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
- In mixed form: 213/18
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