Subtract 3/5 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 3/5
56/9 - 3/5 is 253/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 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 5 × 9 = 45,
3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/45 - 27/45 = 280 - 27/45 = 253/45 - In mixed form: 528/45
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