Subtract 56/4 from 32/90
1st number: 32/90, 2nd number: 14 0/4
32/90 - 56/4 is -614/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
32/90 = 32 × 2/90 × 2 = 64/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/180 - 2520/180 = 64 - 2520/180 = -2456/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -614/45
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