Subtract 6/5 from 16/56
1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 1 1/5
16/56 - 6/5 is -32/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
6/5 = 6 × 56/5 × 56 = 336/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/280 - 336/280 = 80 - 336/280 = -256/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/35
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