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Subtract 1/56 from 7/45

7/45 - 1/56 is 347/2520.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    7/45 = 7 × 56/45 × 56 = 392/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    1/56 = 1 × 45/56 × 45 = 45/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/2520 - 45/2520 = 392 - 45/2520 = 347/2520

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