Subtract 45/56 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 45/56
27/5 - 45/56 is 1287/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
27/5 = 27 × 56/5 × 56 = 1512/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/280 - 225/280 = 1512 - 225/280 = 1287/280 - In mixed form: 4167/280
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