Subtract 8/56 from 3/45
3/45 - 8/56 is -8/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
3/45 = 3 × 56/45 × 56 = 168/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/2520 - 360/2520 = 168 - 360/2520 = -192/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/105
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