Subtract 15/56 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 15/56
35/20 - 15/56 is 83/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
35/20 = 35 × 14/20 × 14 = 490/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/280 - 75/280 = 490 - 75/280 = 415/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/56
- In mixed form: 127/56
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