Subtract 9/10 from 56/72
56/72 - 9/10 is -11/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
9/10 = 9 × 36/10 × 36 = 324/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/360 - 324/360 = 280 - 324/360 = -44/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/90
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