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Subtract 3/90 from 14/56

14/56 - 3/90 is 13/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    14/56 = 14 × 45/56 × 45 = 630/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    3/90 = 3 × 28/90 × 28 = 84/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/2520 - 84/2520 = 630 - 84/2520 = 546/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60

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