Subtract 9/45 from 36/56
36/56 - 9/45 is 31/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
9/45 = 9 × 56/45 × 56 = 504/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/2520 - 504/2520 = 1620 - 504/2520 = 1116/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/70
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