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Subtract 7/20 from 90/56

1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 7/20

90/56 - 7/20 is 44/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 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 20 × 14 = 280,
    7/20 = 7 × 14/20 × 14 = 98/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/280 - 98/280 = 450 - 98/280 = 352/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
  6. In mixed form: 19/35

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