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Subtract 3/56 from 45/3

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 3/56

45/3 - 3/56 is 837/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    45/3 = 45 × 56/3 × 56 = 2520/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/168 - 9/168 = 2520 - 9/168 = 2511/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 837/56
  6. In mixed form: 1453/56

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