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Subtract 3/90 from 56/8

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 3/90

56/8 - 3/90 is 209/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    56/8 = 56 × 45/8 × 45 = 2520/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/360 - 12/360 = 2520 - 12/360 = 2508/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/30
  6. In mixed form: 629/30

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