Answers

Subtract 54/70 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 54/70

90/56 - 54/70 is 117/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/280 - 216/280 = 450 - 216/280 = 234/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/140

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