Subtract 12/5 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 2 2/5
56/6 - 12/5 is 104/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
12/5 = 12 × 6/5 × 6 = 72/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/30 - 72/30 = 280 - 72/30 = 208/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/15
- In mixed form: 614/15
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