Subtract 7/56 from 49/9, Solve 5 4/9

Subtract 7/56 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 7/56

49/9 - 7/56 is 383/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
49/9 = 49 × 56/9 × 56 = 2744/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/504 - 63/504 = 2744 - 63/504 = 2681/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/72
In mixed form: 523/72

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