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Subtract 56/45 from 8/36

1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 11/45

8/36 - 56/45 is -46/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/180 - 224/180 = 40 - 224/180 = -184/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/45

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