Subtract 6/56 from 14/45
14/45 - 6/56 is 257/1260.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/2520 - 270/2520 = 784 - 270/2520 = 514/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/1260
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