Subtract 56/14 from 5/45, Solve 5/45

Subtract 56/14 from 5/45

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

5/45 - 56/14 is -35/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
56/14 = 56 × 45/14 × 45 = 2520/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/630 - 2520/630 = 70 - 2520/630 = -2450/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/9

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