Subtract 56/4 from 10/90
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 14 0/4
10/90 - 56/4 is -125/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 2520/180 = 20 - 2520/180 = -2500/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/9
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