Subtract 7/36 from 56/5
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 7/36
56/5 - 7/36 is 1981/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
56/5 = 56 × 36/5 × 36 = 2016/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/180 - 35/180 = 2016 - 35/180 = 1981/180 - In mixed form: 111/180
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