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Subtract 1/5 from 1/56

1/56 - 1/5 is -51/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    1/5 = 1 × 56/5 × 56 = 56/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/280 - 56/280 = 5 - 56/280 = -51/280

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