Subtract 56/63 from 5/45
5/45 - 56/63 is -7/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/315 - 280/315 = 35 - 280/315 = -245/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9
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