Subtract 7/56 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 7/56
152 - 756 is 598.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
152 = 15 × 282 × 28 = 42056 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
756 = 7 × 156 × 1 = 756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42056 - 756 = 420 - 756 = 41356 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 598
- In mixed form: 738
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