Subtract 7/56 from 10/45
10/45 - 7/56 is 7/72.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 45/56 × 45 = 315/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/2520 - 315/2520 = 560 - 315/2520 = 245/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/72
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