Subtract 28/9 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 3 1/9
56/25 - 28/9 is -196/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
56/25 = 56 × 9/25 × 9 = 504/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/225 - 700/225 = 504 - 700/225 = -196/225
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