Subtract 4/7 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 4/7
90/28 - 4/7 is 37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
90/28 = 90 × 1/28 × 1 = 90/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
4/7 = 4 × 4/7 × 4 = 16/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/28 - 16/28 = 90 - 16/28 = 74/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
- In mixed form: 29/14
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