Subtract 20/56 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 20/56
7/5 - 20/56 is 73/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
7/5 = 7 × 56/5 × 56 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/280 - 100/280 = 392 - 100/280 = 292/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/70
- In mixed form: 13/70
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