Subtract 8/90 from 3/56
3/56 - 8/90 is -89/2520.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
8/90 = 8 × 28/90 × 28 = 224/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/2520 - 224/2520 = 135 - 224/2520 = -89/2520
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