Subtract 7/56 from 45/10, Solve 4 5/10

Subtract 7/56 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 7/56

45/10 - 7/56 is 35/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
45/10 = 45 × 28/10 × 28 = 1260/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/280 - 35/280 = 1260 - 35/280 = 1225/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8

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