Subtract 56/4 from 45/75
1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 14 0/4
45/75 - 56/4 is -67/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
56/4 = 56 × 75/4 × 75 = 4200/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/300 - 4200/300 = 180 - 4200/300 = -4020/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/5
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