Subtract 7/14 from 45/56
45/56 - 7/14 is 17/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
7/14 = 7 × 4/14 × 4 = 28/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/56 - 28/56 = 45 - 28/56 = 17/56
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