Subtract 54/5 from 35/56
1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 10 4/5
35/56 - 54/5 is -407/40.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
54/5 = 54 × 56/5 × 56 = 3024/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 3024/280 = 175 - 3024/280 = -2849/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -407/40
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