Subtract 3/45 from 15/56
15/56 - 3/45 is 169/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
3/45 = 3 × 56/45 × 56 = 168/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/2520 - 168/2520 = 675 - 168/2520 = 507/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/840
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