Subtract 56/45 from 12/15
1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 1 11/45
12/15 - 56/45 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
12/15 = 12 × 3/15 × 3 = 36/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/45 - 56/45 = 36 - 56/45 = -20/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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