Subtract 7/45 from 56/4
1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 7/45
56/4 - 7/45 is 623/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/180 - 28/180 = 2520 - 28/180 = 2492/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 623/45
- In mixed form: 1338/45
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