Subtract 24/45 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 24/45
70/56 - 24/45 is 43/60.
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,
24/45 = 24 × 56/45 × 56 = 1344/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2520 - 1344/2520 = 3150 - 1344/2520 = 1806/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/60
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