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Subtract 9/56 from 48/90

48/90 - 9/56 is 313/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    48/90 = 48 × 28/90 × 28 = 1344/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    9/56 = 9 × 45/56 × 45 = 405/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/2520 - 405/2520 = 1344 - 405/2520 = 939/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/840

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