Subtract 5/90 from 20/56
20/56 - 5/90 is 19/63.
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,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/2520 - 140/2520 = 900 - 140/2520 = 760/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/63
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