Subtract 56/96 from 28/90
28/90 - 56/96 is -49/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
28/90 = 28 × 16/90 × 16 = 448/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/1440 - 840/1440 = 448 - 840/1440 = -392/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/180
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