Subtract 16/45 from 4/56
4/56 - 16/45 is -179/630.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
16/45 = 16 × 56/45 × 56 = 896/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/2520 - 896/2520 = 180 - 896/2520 = -716/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/630
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