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Subtract 8/15 from 5/56

5/56 - 8/15 is -373/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    8/15 = 8 × 56/15 × 56 = 448/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/840 - 448/840 = 75 - 448/840 = -373/840

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