Subtract 8/56 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 8/56
27/5 - 8/56 is 184/35.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/280 - 40/280 = 1512 - 40/280 = 1472/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/35
- In mixed form: 59/35
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