Subtract 5/56 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 5/56
14/5 - 5/56 is 759/280.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 56/5 × 56 = 784/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/280 - 25/280 = 784 - 25/280 = 759/280 - In mixed form: 2199/280
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