Subtract 20/56 from 35/45
35/45 - 20/56 is 53/126.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 56/45 × 56 = 1960/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/2520 - 900/2520 = 1960 - 900/2520 = 1060/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/126
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