Subtract 56/45 from 6/8
1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 1 11/45
6/8 - 56/45 is -89/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/360 - 448/360 = 270 - 448/360 = -178/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/180
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