Subtract 18/5 from 1/56
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 3 3/5
1/56 - 18/5 is -1003/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
18/5 = 18 × 56/5 × 56 = 1008/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/280 - 1008/280 = 5 - 1008/280 = -1003/280
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