Subtract 18/45 from 4/56
4/56 - 18/45 is -23/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
18/45 = 18 × 56/45 × 56 = 1008/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/2520 - 1008/2520 = 180 - 1008/2520 = -828/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/70
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