Subtract 20/56 from 30/90
30/90 - 20/56 is -1/42.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 28/90 × 28 = 840/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/2520 - 900/2520 = 840 - 900/2520 = -60/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/42
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