Subtract 54/56 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 54/56
7/5 - 54/56 is 61/140.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/280 - 270/280 = 392 - 270/280 = 122/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/140
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