Subtract 30/56 from 8/45
8/45 - 30/56 is -451/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
8/45 = 8 × 56/45 × 56 = 448/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
30/56 = 30 × 45/56 × 45 = 1350/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/2520 - 1350/2520 = 448 - 1350/2520 = -902/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -451/1260
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