Subtract 56/28 from 1/5
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 2 0/28
1/5 - 56/28 is -9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
1/5 = 1 × 28/5 × 28 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/140 - 280/140 = 28 - 280/140 = -252/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5
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