Subtract 50/56 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 50/56
54/5 - 50/56 is 1387/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
54/5 = 54 × 56/5 × 56 = 3024/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/280 - 250/280 = 3024 - 250/280 = 2774/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1387/140
- In mixed form: 9127/140
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