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Subtract 5/90 from 90/28

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 5/90

90/28 - 5/90 is 199/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    90/28 = 90 × 45/28 × 45 = 4050/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    5/90 = 5 × 14/90 × 14 = 70/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4050/1260 - 70/1260 = 4050 - 70/1260 = 3980/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/63
  6. In mixed form: 310/63

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