Subtract 10/7 from 56/90
1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 3/7
56/90 - 10/7 is -254/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
10/7 = 10 × 90/7 × 90 = 900/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/630 - 900/630 = 392 - 900/630 = -508/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -254/315
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