Subtract 90/56 from 8/35
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 34/56
8/35 - 90/56 is -193/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/280 - 450/280 = 64 - 450/280 = -386/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/140
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