Subtract 15/56 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 15/56
54/35 - 15/56 is 51/40.
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,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/280 - 75/280 = 432 - 75/280 = 357/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/40
- In mixed form: 111/40
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