Subtract 8/5 from 21/56
1st number: 21/56, 2nd number: 1 3/5
21/56 - 8/5 is -49/40.
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,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
8/5 = 8 × 56/5 × 56 = 448/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/280 - 448/280 = 105 - 448/280 = -343/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/40
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