Subtract 45/56 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 45/56
36/16 - 45/56 is 81/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/112 - 90/112 = 252 - 90/112 = 162/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/56
- In mixed form: 125/56
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