Subtract 3/56 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 3/56
75/25 - 3/56 is 165/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
75/25 = 75 × 56/25 × 56 = 4200/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4200/1400 - 75/1400 = 4200 - 75/1400 = 4125/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/56
- In mixed form: 253/56
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