Subtract 10/36 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 10/36
90/28 - 10/36 is 185/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
90/28 = 90 × 9/28 × 9 = 810/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/252 - 70/252 = 810 - 70/252 = 740/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/63
- In mixed form: 259/63
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