Subtract 56/45 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 1 11/45
75/9 - 56/45 is 319/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/45 - 56/45 = 375 - 56/45 = 319/45 - In mixed form: 74/45
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