Subtract 4/56 from 1/45
1/45 - 4/56 is -31/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
1/45 = 1 × 56/45 × 56 = 56/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/2520 - 180/2520 = 56 - 180/2520 = -124/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/630
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