Subtract 4/45 from 56/50
1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 4/45
56/50 - 4/45 is 232/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
56/50 = 56 × 9/50 × 9 = 504/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
4/45 = 4 × 10/45 × 10 = 40/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/450 - 40/450 = 504 - 40/450 = 464/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 232/225
- In mixed form: 17/225
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