Subtract 7/56 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 7/56
45/3 - 7/56 is 119/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
45/3 = 45 × 56/3 × 56 = 2520/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/168 - 21/168 = 2520 - 21/168 = 2499/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/8
- In mixed form: 147/8
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