Subtract 56/45 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1 11/45
14/5 - 56/45 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/45 - 56/45 = 126 - 56/45 = 70/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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