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Subtract 8/90 from 56/7

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 8/90

56/7 - 8/90 is 356/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    56/7 = 56 × 90/7 × 90 = 5040/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5040/630 - 56/630 = 5040 - 56/630 = 4984/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 356/45
  6. In mixed form: 741/45

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