Subtract 70/45 from 56/3
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 1 25/45
56/3 - 70/45 is 154/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
56/3 = 56 × 15/3 × 15 = 840/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/45 - 70/45 = 840 - 70/45 = 770/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 154/9
- In mixed form: 171/9
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