Subtract 45/56 from 9/16
9/16 - 45/56 is -27/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/112 - 90/112 = 63 - 90/112 = -27/112
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