Subtract 90/35 from 96/28
1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 2 20/35
96/28 - 90/35 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
96/28 = 96 × 5/28 × 5 = 480/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
90/35 = 90 × 4/35 × 4 = 360/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/140 - 360/140 = 480 - 360/140 = 120/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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