Subtract 15/56 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 15/56
16/5 - 15/56 is 821/280.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 56/5 × 56 = 896/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/280 - 75/280 = 896 - 75/280 = 821/280 - In mixed form: 2261/280
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