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Subtract 56/90 from 60/25

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 56/90

60/25 - 56/90 is 16/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    56/90 = 56 × 5/90 × 5 = 280/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/450 - 280/450 = 1080 - 280/450 = 800/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  6. In mixed form: 17/9

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