Subtract 5/56 from 75/5, Solve 15 0/5

Subtract 5/56 from 75/5

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 5/56

75/5 - 5/56 is 835/56.

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,
75/5 = 75 × 56/5 × 56 = 4200/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
4200/280 - 25/280 = 4200 - 25/280 = 4175/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 835/56
In mixed form: 1451/56

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