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Subtract 49/56 from 3/5

3/5 - 49/56 is -11/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    3/5 = 3 × 56/5 × 56 = 168/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/280 - 245/280 = 168 - 245/280 = -77/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40

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