Subtract 9/56 from 5/35
5/35 - 9/56 is -1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 45/280 = 40 - 45/280 = -5/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/56
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