Subtract 56/63 from 4/5
4/5 - 56/63 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
4/5 = 4 × 63/5 × 63 = 252/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/315 - 280/315 = 252 - 280/315 = -28/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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