Subtract 10/28 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 10/28
90/3 - 10/28 is 415/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
90/3 = 90 × 28/3 × 28 = 2520/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/84 - 30/84 = 2520 - 30/84 = 2490/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 415/14
- In mixed form: 299/14
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