Subtract 56/28 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 2 0/28
7/5 - 56/28 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
7/5 = 7 × 28/5 × 28 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/140 - 280/140 = 196 - 280/140 = -84/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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