Subtract 45/50 from 15/56
15/56 - 45/50 is -177/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
15/56 = 15 × 25/56 × 25 = 375/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
45/50 = 45 × 28/50 × 28 = 1260/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1400 - 1260/1400 = 375 - 1260/1400 = -885/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -177/280
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