Subtract 10/14 from 90/56
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 10/14
90/56 - 10/14 is 25/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
90/56 = 90 × 1/56 × 1 = 90/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
10/14 = 10 × 4/14 × 4 = 40/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/56 - 40/56 = 90 - 40/56 = 50/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/28
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