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Subtract 42/63 from 56/90

56/90 - 42/63 is -2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/630 - 420/630 = 392 - 420/630 = -28/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45

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