Subtract 5/56 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 5/56
98/45 - 5/56 is 5263/2520.
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,
98/45 = 98 × 56/45 × 56 = 5488/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5488/2520 - 225/2520 = 5488 - 225/2520 = 5263/2520 - In mixed form: 2223/2520
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