Subtract 12/56 from 28/5
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 12/56
28/5 - 12/56 is 377/70.
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,
28/5 = 28 × 56/5 × 56 = 1568/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/280 - 60/280 = 1568 - 60/280 = 1508/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/70
- In mixed form: 527/70
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