Subtract 36/25 from 56/15
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 1 11/25
56/15 - 36/25 is 172/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 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 25 × 3 = 75,
36/25 = 36 × 3/25 × 3 = 108/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/75 - 108/75 = 280 - 108/75 = 172/75 - In mixed form: 222/75
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