Subtract 60/28 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 2 4/28
90/10 - 60/28 is 48/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
90/10 = 90 × 14/10 × 14 = 1260/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/140 - 300/140 = 1260 - 300/140 = 960/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
- In mixed form: 66/7
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