Subtract 4/56 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 4/56
80/5 - 4/56 is 223/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
80/5 = 80 × 56/5 × 56 = 4480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/280 - 20/280 = 4480 - 20/280 = 4460/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/14
- In mixed form: 1513/14
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