Subtract 56/45 from 45/60
1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 1 11/45
45/60 - 56/45 is -89/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/180 - 224/180 = 135 - 224/180 = -89/180
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