Subtract 7/90 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 7/90
56/12 - 7/90 is 413/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
56/12 = 56 × 15/12 × 15 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/180 - 14/180 = 840 - 14/180 = 826/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/90
- In mixed form: 453/90
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