Subtract 24/49 from 56/90
56/90 - 24/49 is 292/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
24/49 = 24 × 90/49 × 90 = 2160/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/4410 - 2160/4410 = 2744 - 2160/4410 = 584/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 292/2205
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