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Subtract 90/9 from 56/5

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 10 0/9

56/5 - 90/9 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    56/5 = 56 × 9/5 × 9 = 504/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    90/9 = 90 × 5/9 × 5 = 450/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/45 - 450/45 = 504 - 450/45 = 54/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
  6. In mixed form: 11/5

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