Subtract 5/56 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 5/56
90/28 - 5/56 is 25/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
90/28 = 90 × 2/28 × 2 = 180/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
5/56 = 5 × 1/56 × 1 = 5/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/56 - 5/56 = 180 - 5/56 = 175/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/8
- In mixed form: 31/8
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