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Subtract 49/56 from 5/15

5/15 - 49/56 is -13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    5/15 = 5 × 56/15 × 56 = 280/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/840 - 735/840 = 280 - 735/840 = -455/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24

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