Subtract 16/15 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 1/15
56/9 - 16/15 is 232/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
16/15 = 16 × 3/15 × 3 = 48/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/45 - 48/45 = 280 - 48/45 = 232/45 - In mixed form: 57/45
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