Subtract 4/45 from 30/56, Solve 30/56

Subtract 4/45 from 30/56

30/56 - 4/45 is 563/1260.

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,
30/56 = 30 × 45/56 × 45 = 1350/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
4/45 = 4 × 56/45 × 56 = 224/2520
Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/2520 - 224/2520 = 1350 - 224/2520 = 1126/2520
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/1260

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