Subtract 56/7 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 8 0/7
45/2 - 56/7 is 29/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
45/2 = 45 × 7/2 × 7 = 315/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
56/7 = 56 × 2/7 × 2 = 112/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/14 - 112/14 = 315 - 112/14 = 203/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/2
- In mixed form: 141/2
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