Subtract 56/35 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 21/35
5/3 - 56/35 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
5/3 = 5 × 35/3 × 35 = 175/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
56/35 = 56 × 3/35 × 3 = 168/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/105 - 168/105 = 175 - 168/105 = 7/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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