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Subtract 6/90 from 56/98

56/98 - 6/90 is 53/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    56/98 = 56 × 45/98 × 45 = 2520/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    6/90 = 6 × 49/90 × 49 = 294/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/4410 - 294/4410 = 2520 - 294/4410 = 2226/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/105

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