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Subtract 5/56 from 36/9

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 5/56

36/9 - 5/56 is 219/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    36/9 = 36 × 56/9 × 56 = 2016/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/504 - 45/504 = 2016 - 45/504 = 1971/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/56
  6. In mixed form: 351/56

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