Subtract 2/56 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 2/56
45/14 - 2/56 is 89/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
45/14 = 45 × 4/14 × 4 = 180/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/56 - 2/56 = 180 - 2/56 = 178/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/28
- In mixed form: 35/28
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