Subtract 5/50 from 90/56
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 5/50
90/56 - 5/50 is 211/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
90/56 = 90 × 25/56 × 25 = 2250/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
5/50 = 5 × 28/50 × 28 = 140/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/1400 - 140/1400 = 2250 - 140/1400 = 2110/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/140
- In mixed form: 171/140
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