Subtract 56/28 from 3/45
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 2 0/28
3/45 - 56/28 is -29/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
3/45 = 3 × 28/45 × 28 = 84/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
56/28 = 56 × 45/28 × 45 = 2520/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/1260 - 2520/1260 = 84 - 2520/1260 = -2436/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/15
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