Subtract 75/5 from 6/56
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 15 0/5
6/56 - 75/5 is -417/28.
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,
75/5 = 75 × 56/5 × 56 = 4200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/280 - 4200/280 = 30 - 4200/280 = -4170/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -417/28
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