Subtract 56/28 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 2 0/28
21/5 - 56/28 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
21/5 = 21 × 28/5 × 28 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/140 - 280/140 = 588 - 280/140 = 308/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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