Subtract 3/56 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 3/56
56/25 - 3/56 is 3061/1400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
56/25 = 56 × 56/25 × 56 = 3136/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/1400 - 75/1400 = 3136 - 75/1400 = 3061/1400 - In mixed form: 2261/1400
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