Subtract 60/28 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 2 4/28
90/4 - 60/28 is 285/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
90/4 = 90 × 7/4 × 7 = 630/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
60/28 = 60 × 1/28 × 1 = 60/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/28 - 60/28 = 630 - 60/28 = 570/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/14
- In mixed form: 205/14
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