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Subtract 49/56 from 5/45

5/45 - 49/56 is -55/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    5/45 = 5 × 56/45 × 56 = 280/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/2520 - 2205/2520 = 280 - 2205/2520 = -1925/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/72

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