Subtract 60/45 from 5/56
1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 15/45
5/56 - 60/45 is -209/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
60/45 = 60 × 56/45 × 56 = 3360/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2520 - 3360/2520 = 225 - 3360/2520 = -3135/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/168
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