Subtract 3/75 from 56/15
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 3/75
56/15 - 3/75 is 277/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
56/15 = 56 × 5/15 × 5 = 280/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
3/75 = 3 × 1/75 × 1 = 3/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/75 - 3/75 = 280 - 3/75 = 277/75 - In mixed form: 352/75
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