Answers

Subtract 35/56 from 56/90

56/90 - 35/56 is -1/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   56/90 = 56 × 28/90 × 28 = 1568/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   35/56 = 35 × 45/56 × 45 = 1575/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/2520 - 1575/2520 = 1568 - 1575/2520 = -7/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/360

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁶/₉₀-⁷⁰/₅₆

Subtract Fractions Calculator