Subtract 3/28 from 90/63
1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 3/28
90/63 - 3/28 is 37/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
90/63 = 90 × 4/63 × 4 = 360/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/252 - 27/252 = 360 - 27/252 = 333/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/28
- In mixed form: 19/28
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