Subtract 98/45 from 6/56, Solve 6/56

Subtract 98/45 from 6/56

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

6/56 - 98/45 is -2609/1260.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
98/45 = 98 × 56/45 × 56 = 5488/2520
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/2520 - 5488/2520 = 270 - 5488/2520 = -5218/2520
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2609/1260

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