Subtract 18/56 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 18/56
72/5 - 18/56 is 1971/140.
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,
72/5 = 72 × 56/5 × 56 = 4032/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/280 - 90/280 = 4032 - 90/280 = 3942/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1971/140
- In mixed form: 1411/140
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