Subtract 1/6 from 45/56
45/56 - 1/6 is 107/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/168 - 28/168 = 135 - 28/168 = 107/168
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