Subtract 16/5 from 6/56
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 3 1/5
6/56 - 16/5 is -433/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
16/5 = 16 × 56/5 × 56 = 896/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/280 - 896/280 = 30 - 896/280 = -866/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -433/140
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