Subtract 56/45 from 4/12, Solve 4/12

Subtract 56/45 from 4/12

1^st number: 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

4/12 - 56/45 is -41/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 224/180 = 60 - 224/180 = -164/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/45

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