Subtract 30/28 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1 2/28
90/6 - 30/28 is 195/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
90/6 = 90 × 14/6 × 14 = 1260/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/84 - 90/84 = 1260 - 90/84 = 1170/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 195/14
- In mixed form: 1313/14
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