Subtract 15/56 from 54/10
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 15/56
54/10 - 15/56 is 1437/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
54/10 = 54 × 28/10 × 28 = 1512/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/280 - 75/280 = 1512 - 75/280 = 1437/280 - In mixed form: 537/280
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