Subtract 18/70 from 90/56
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 18/70
90/56 - 18/70 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
18/70 = 18 × 4/70 × 4 = 72/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/280 - 72/280 = 450 - 72/280 = 378/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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