Subtract 7/5 from 18/56
1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 1 2/5
18/56 - 7/5 is -151/140.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 56/5 × 56 = 392/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/280 - 392/280 = 90 - 392/280 = -302/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/140
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