Subtract 3/14 from 56/45
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 3/14
56/45 - 3/14 is 649/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/630 - 135/630 = 784 - 135/630 = 649/630 - In mixed form: 119/630
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