Subtract 5/90 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 5/90
70/56 - 5/90 is 43/36.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 28/90 × 28 = 140/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2520 - 140/2520 = 3150 - 140/2520 = 3010/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
- In mixed form: 17/36
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