Answers

Subtract 20/56 from 90/10

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 20/56

90/10 - 20/56 is 121/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   90/10 = 90 × 28/10 × 28 = 2520/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/280 - 100/280 = 2520 - 100/280 = 2420/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/14
6. In mixed form: 89/14

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