Subtract 45/60 from 32/56
32/56 - 45/60 is -5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
32/56 = 32 × 15/56 × 15 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
45/60 = 45 × 14/60 × 14 = 630/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/840 - 630/840 = 480 - 630/840 = -150/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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