Subtract 36/56 from 10/45
10/45 - 36/56 is -53/126.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 56/45 × 56 = 560/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/2520 - 1620/2520 = 560 - 1620/2520 = -1060/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/126
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