Subtract 2/5 from 72/56
1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 2/5
72/56 - 2/5 is 31/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
2/5 = 2 × 56/5 × 56 = 112/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/280 - 112/280 = 360 - 112/280 = 248/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/35
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