Subtract 56/75 from 6/90
6/90 - 56/75 is -17/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/450 - 336/450 = 30 - 336/450 = -306/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/25
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