Subtract 10/56 from 36/45
36/45 - 10/56 is 87/140.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 56/45 × 56 = 2016/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/2520 - 450/2520 = 2016 - 450/2520 = 1566/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/140
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