Subtract 21/28 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 21/28
90/9 - 21/28 is 37/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
90/9 = 90 × 28/9 × 28 = 2520/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
21/28 = 21 × 9/28 × 9 = 189/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/252 - 189/252 = 2520 - 189/252 = 2331/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/4
- In mixed form: 91/4
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