Subtract 3/56 from 14/45
14/45 - 3/56 is 649/2520.
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,
14/45 = 14 × 56/45 × 56 = 784/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/2520 - 135/2520 = 784 - 135/2520 = 649/2520
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