Subtract 35/56 from 2/45, Solve 2/45

Subtract 35/56 from 2/45

2/45 - 35/56 is -209/360.

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,
2/45 = 2 × 56/45 × 56 = 112/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
35/56 = 35 × 45/56 × 45 = 1575/2520
Subtract the two like fractions:
112/2520 - 1575/2520 = 112 - 1575/2520 = -1463/2520
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/360

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