Subtract 15/10 from 45/56
1st number: 45/56, 2nd number: 1 5/10
45/56 - 15/10 is -39/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
15/10 = 15 × 28/10 × 28 = 420/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/280 - 420/280 = 225 - 420/280 = -195/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/56
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