Subtract 5/56 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 5/56
72/35 - 5/56 is 551/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/280 - 25/280 = 576 - 25/280 = 551/280 - In mixed form: 1271/280
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