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Subtract 7/90 from 63/56

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 7/90

63/56 - 7/90 is 377/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    63/56 = 63 × 45/56 × 45 = 2835/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    7/90 = 7 × 28/90 × 28 = 196/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2835/2520 - 196/2520 = 2835 - 196/2520 = 2639/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/360
  6. In mixed form: 117/360

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