Answers

Subtract 42/60 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 42/60

90/56 - 42/60 is 127/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/840 - 588/840 = 1350 - 588/840 = 762/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/140

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