Subtract 12/56 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 12/56
15/5 - 12/56 is 39/14.
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,
15/5 = 15 × 56/5 × 56 = 840/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/280 - 60/280 = 840 - 60/280 = 780/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/14
- In mixed form: 211/14
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