Subtract 80/35 from 15/56
1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 2 10/35
15/56 - 80/35 is -113/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
80/35 = 80 × 8/35 × 8 = 640/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/280 - 640/280 = 75 - 640/280 = -565/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/56
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