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Subtract 5/12 from 56/45

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 5/12

56/45 - 5/12 is 149/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/180 - 75/180 = 224 - 75/180 = 149/180

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