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Subtract 56/45 from 75/14

1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 1 11/45

75/14 - 56/45 is 2591/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    75/14 = 75 × 45/14 × 45 = 3375/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3375/630 - 784/630 = 3375 - 784/630 = 2591/630
  5. In mixed form: 471/630

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