Subtract 5/3 from 54/56
1st number: 54/56, 2nd number: 1 2/3
54/56 - 5/3 is -59/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
5/3 = 5 × 56/3 × 56 = 280/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/168 - 280/168 = 162 - 280/168 = -118/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/84
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