Subtract 20/56 from 90/45
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 20/56
90/45 - 20/56 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
90/45 = 90 × 56/45 × 56 = 5040/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/2520 - 900/2520 = 5040 - 900/2520 = 4140/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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