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Subtract 45/75 from 90/56

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 45/75

90/56 - 45/75 is 141/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    90/56 = 90 × 75/56 × 75 = 6750/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    45/75 = 45 × 56/75 × 56 = 2520/4200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6750/4200 - 2520/4200 = 6750 - 2520/4200 = 4230/4200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/140
  6. In mixed form: 11/140

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