Subtract 50/56 from 20/90
20/90 - 50/56 is -169/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
20/90 = 20 × 28/90 × 28 = 560/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/2520 - 2250/2520 = 560 - 2250/2520 = -1690/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/252
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