Subtract 3/56 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 3/56
90/14 - 3/56 is 51/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
90/14 = 90 × 4/14 × 4 = 360/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/56 - 3/56 = 360 - 3/56 = 357/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/8
- In mixed form: 63/8
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