Subtract 5/56 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 5/56
10/9 - 5/56 is 515/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
10/9 = 10 × 56/9 × 56 = 560/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/504 - 45/504 = 560 - 45/504 = 515/504 - In mixed form: 111/504
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