Subtract 56/75 from 7/45
7/45 - 56/75 is -133/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/225 - 168/225 = 35 - 168/225 = -133/225
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