Subtract 54/56 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 54/56
84/5 - 54/56 is 2217/140.
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,
84/5 = 84 × 56/5 × 56 = 4704/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4704/280 - 270/280 = 4704 - 270/280 = 4434/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2217/140
- In mixed form: 15117/140
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