Subtract 45/30 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 1 15/30
90/28 - 45/30 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
90/28 = 90 × 15/28 × 15 = 1350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
45/30 = 45 × 14/30 × 14 = 630/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/420 - 630/420 = 1350 - 630/420 = 720/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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