Subtract 27/56 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 27/56
10/5 - 27/56 is 85/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
10/5 = 10 × 56/5 × 56 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 135/280 = 560 - 135/280 = 425/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/56
- In mixed form: 129/56
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