Subtract 90/80 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 1 10/80
90/28 - 90/80 is 117/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
90/28 = 90 × 20/28 × 20 = 1800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
90/80 = 90 × 7/80 × 7 = 630/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/560 - 630/560 = 1800 - 630/560 = 1170/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/56
- In mixed form: 25/56
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