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Subtract 3/15 from 56/40

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 3/15

56/40 - 3/15 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/120 - 24/120 = 168 - 24/120 = 144/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
  6. In mixed form: 11/5

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