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Subtract 15/28 from 90/70

1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 15/28

90/70 - 15/28 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    90/70 = 90 × 2/70 × 2 = 180/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/140 - 75/140 = 180 - 75/140 = 105/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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