Subtract 8/56 from 75/90
75/90 - 8/56 is 29/42.
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,
75/90 = 75 × 28/90 × 28 = 2100/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/2520 - 360/2520 = 2100 - 360/2520 = 1740/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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