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Subtract 10/56 from 90/45

1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 10/56

90/45 - 10/56 is 51/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    90/45 = 90 × 56/45 × 56 = 5040/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5040/2520 - 450/2520 = 5040 - 450/2520 = 4590/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/28
  6. In mixed form: 123/28

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