Subtract 15/14 from 56/3
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 1 1/14
56/3 - 15/14 is 739/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
56/3 = 56 × 14/3 × 14 = 784/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/42 - 45/42 = 784 - 45/42 = 739/42 - In mixed form: 1725/42
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