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Subtract 10/84 from 56/45

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 10/84

56/45 - 10/84 is 709/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    56/45 = 56 × 28/45 × 28 = 1568/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    10/84 = 10 × 15/84 × 15 = 150/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/1260 - 150/1260 = 1568 - 150/1260 = 1418/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 709/630
  6. In mixed form: 179/630

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