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Subtract 3/45 from 56/14

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 3/45

56/14 - 3/45 is 59/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    56/14 = 56 × 45/14 × 45 = 2520/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/630 - 42/630 = 2520 - 42/630 = 2478/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/15
  6. In mixed form: 314/15

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