Subtract 5/90 from 1/56
1/56 - 5/90 is -19/504.
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,
1/56 = 1 × 45/56 × 45 = 45/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/2520 - 140/2520 = 45 - 140/2520 = -95/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/504
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