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Subtract 5/56 from 15/5

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

15/5 - 5/56 is 163/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    15/5 = 15 × 56/5 × 56 = 840/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/280 - 25/280 = 840 - 25/280 = 815/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/56
  6. In mixed form: 251/56

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