Subtract 80/56 from 12/45
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 24/56
12/45 - 80/56 is -122/105.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 56/45 × 56 = 672/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
80/56 = 80 × 45/56 × 45 = 3600/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/2520 - 3600/2520 = 672 - 3600/2520 = -2928/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -122/105
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