Subtract 7/56 from 56/5
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 7/56
56/5 - 7/56 is 443/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
56/5 = 56 × 56/5 × 56 = 3136/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/280 - 35/280 = 3136 - 35/280 = 3101/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/40
- In mixed form: 113/40
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