Subtract 50/56 from 4/45
4/45 - 50/56 is -1013/1260.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 56/45 × 56 = 224/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/2520 - 2250/2520 = 224 - 2250/2520 = -2026/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1013/1260
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