Subtract 3/56 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 3/56
10/5 - 3/56 is 109/56.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 15/280 = 560 - 15/280 = 545/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/56
- In mixed form: 153/56
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