Subtract 15/56 from 15/5, Solve 3 0/5

Subtract 15/56 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 15/56

15/5 - 15/56 is 153/56.

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,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
840/280 - 75/280 = 840 - 75/280 = 765/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/56
In mixed form: 241/56

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