Subtract 15/36 from 56/28
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 15/36
56/28 - 15/36 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
56/28 = 56 × 9/28 × 9 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/252 - 105/252 = 504 - 105/252 = 399/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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