Answers

Subtract 25/90 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 25/90

84/56 - 25/90 is 11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   84/56 = 84 × 45/56 × 45 = 3780/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   25/90 = 25 × 28/90 × 28 = 700/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3780/2520 - 700/2520 = 3780 - 700/2520 = 3080/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
6. In mixed form: 12/9

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