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Subtract 54/56 from 56/5

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 54/56

56/5 - 54/56 is 1433/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    56/5 = 56 × 56/5 × 56 = 3136/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3136/280 - 270/280 = 3136 - 270/280 = 2866/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1433/140
  6. In mixed form: 1033/140

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