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Subtract 10/56 from 18/45

18/45 - 10/56 is 31/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    18/45 = 18 × 56/45 × 56 = 1008/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/2520 - 450/2520 = 1008 - 450/2520 = 558/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/140

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