Subtract 5/6 from 4/5
45 - 56 is -130.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
45 = 4 × 65 × 6 = 2430 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
56 = 5 × 56 × 5 = 2530 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430 - 2530 = 24 - 2530 = -130
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