Subtract 64/5 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 12 4/5
3/56 - 64/5 is -3569/280.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
64/5 = 64 × 56/5 × 56 = 3584/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/280 - 3584/280 = 15 - 3584/280 = -3569/280
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