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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

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

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