Subtract 35/28 from 90/20
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 1 7/28
90/20 - 35/28 is 13/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
90/20 = 90 × 7/20 × 7 = 630/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/140 - 175/140 = 630 - 175/140 = 455/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
- In mixed form: 31/4
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