Subtract 15/90 from 5/56
5/56 - 15/90 is -13/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
15/90 = 15 × 28/90 × 28 = 420/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2520 - 420/2520 = 225 - 420/2520 = -195/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/168
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