Subtract 1/45 from 5/56
5/56 - 1/45 is 169/2520.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
1/45 = 1 × 56/45 × 56 = 56/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2520 - 56/2520 = 225 - 56/2520 = 169/2520
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