Subtract 12/56 from 4/45
4/45 - 12/56 is -79/630.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 56/45 × 56 = 224/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
12/56 = 12 × 45/56 × 45 = 540/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/2520 - 540/2520 = 224 - 540/2520 = -316/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/630
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