Subtract 5/49 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 5/49
90/28 - 5/49 is 305/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
90/28 = 90 × 7/28 × 7 = 630/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/196 - 20/196 = 630 - 20/196 = 610/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/98
- In mixed form: 311/98
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