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Subtract 90/56 from 18/5

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1 34/56

18/5 - 90/56 is 279/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    18/5 = 18 × 56/5 × 56 = 1008/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/280 - 450/280 = 1008 - 450/280 = 558/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/140
  6. In mixed form: 1139/140

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