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Subtract 8/56 from 28/5

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 8/56

28/5 - 8/56 is 191/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    28/5 = 28 × 56/5 × 56 = 1568/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/280 - 40/280 = 1568 - 40/280 = 1528/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/35
  6. In mixed form: 516/35

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