Subtract 9/56 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 9/56
75/20 - 9/56 is 201/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
75/20 = 75 × 14/20 × 14 = 1050/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/280 - 45/280 = 1050 - 45/280 = 1005/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/56
- In mixed form: 333/56
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