Subtract 4/56 from 70/90
70/90 - 4/56 is 89/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
70/90 = 70 × 28/90 × 28 = 1960/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/2520 - 180/2520 = 1960 - 180/2520 = 1780/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/126
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