Subtract 1/90 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 1/90
56/20 - 1/90 is 251/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/180 - 2/180 = 504 - 2/180 = 502/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/90
- In mixed form: 271/90
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