Subtract 18/56 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 18/56
80/28 - 18/56 is 71/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
80/28 = 80 × 2/28 × 2 = 160/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
18/56 = 18 × 1/56 × 1 = 18/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/56 - 18/56 = 160 - 18/56 = 142/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/28
- In mixed form: 215/28
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