Subtract 56/14 from 8/45
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 4 0/14
8/45 - 56/14 is -172/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
56/14 = 56 × 45/14 × 45 = 2520/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/630 - 2520/630 = 112 - 2520/630 = -2408/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -172/45
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