Subtract 42/56 from 96/90
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 42/56
96/90 - 42/56 is 19/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
96/90 = 96 × 28/90 × 28 = 2688/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
42/56 = 42 × 45/56 × 45 = 1890/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/2520 - 1890/2520 = 2688 - 1890/2520 = 798/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/60
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