Subtract 15/56 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 15/56
50/45 - 15/56 is 425/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
50/45 = 50 × 56/45 × 56 = 2800/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/2520 - 675/2520 = 2800 - 675/2520 = 2125/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/504
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