Subtract 56/45 from 54/90
1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 1 11/45
54/90 - 56/45 is -29/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
54/90 = 54 × 1/90 × 1 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/90 - 112/90 = 54 - 112/90 = -58/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/45
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