Subtract 36/98 from 45/56
45/56 - 36/98 is 171/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
45/56 = 45 × 7/56 × 7 = 315/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
36/98 = 36 × 4/98 × 4 = 144/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/392 - 144/392 = 315 - 144/392 = 171/392
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