Subtract 32/45 from 24/56
24/56 - 32/45 is -89/315.
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,
24/56 = 24 × 45/56 × 45 = 1080/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
32/45 = 32 × 56/45 × 56 = 1792/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/2520 - 1792/2520 = 1080 - 1792/2520 = -712/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/315
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