Subtract 20/90 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 20/90
70/56 - 20/90 is 37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
20/90 = 20 × 28/90 × 28 = 560/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2520 - 560/2520 = 3150 - 560/2520 = 2590/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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