Subtract 49/5 from 18/56
1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 9 4/5
18/56 - 49/5 is -1327/140.
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,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
49/5 = 49 × 56/5 × 56 = 2744/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/280 - 2744/280 = 90 - 2744/280 = -2654/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1327/140
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