Subtract 1/45 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 1/45
70/56 - 1/45 is 221/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
1/45 = 1 × 56/45 × 56 = 56/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2520 - 56/2520 = 3150 - 56/2520 = 3094/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/180
- In mixed form: 141/180
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