Subtract 50/60 from 90/56
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 50/60
90/56 - 50/60 is 65/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
50/60 = 50 × 14/60 × 14 = 700/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/840 - 700/840 = 1350 - 700/840 = 650/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/84
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