Subtract 14/45 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 14/45
56/18 - 14/45 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/90 - 28/90 = 280 - 28/90 = 252/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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