Subtract 90/25 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 3 15/25
70/56 - 90/25 is -47/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
70/56 = 70 × 25/56 × 25 = 1750/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
90/25 = 90 × 56/25 × 56 = 5040/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/1400 - 5040/1400 = 1750 - 5040/1400 = -3290/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/20
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