Subtract 28/32 from 84/90
84/90 - 28/32 is 7/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
28/32 = 28 × 45/32 × 45 = 1260/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/1440 - 1260/1440 = 1344 - 1260/1440 = 84/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/120
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