Subtract 45/75 from 36/56
36/56 - 45/75 is 3/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
36/56 = 36 × 75/56 × 75 = 2700/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
45/75 = 45 × 56/75 × 56 = 2520/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/4200 - 2520/4200 = 2700 - 2520/4200 = 180/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/70
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