Subtract 10/28 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 10/28
90/35 - 10/28 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
90/35 = 90 × 4/35 × 4 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/140 - 50/140 = 360 - 50/140 = 310/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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