Subtract 72/56 from 5/3, Solve 1 2/3

Subtract 72/56 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

5/3 - 72/56 is 8/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
5/3 = 5 × 56/3 × 56 = 280/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 216/168 = 280 - 216/168 = 64/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/21

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