Subtract 80/56 from 90/70
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 1 24/56
90/70 - 80/56 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
90/70 = 90 × 4/70 × 4 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/280 - 400/280 = 360 - 400/280 = -40/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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