Subtract 45/90 from 56/4
1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 45/90
56/4 - 45/90 is 27/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/180 - 90/180 = 2520 - 90/180 = 2430/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
- In mixed form: 131/2
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