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Subtract 6/56 from 9/5

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 6/56

9/5 - 6/56 is 237/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    9/5 = 9 × 56/5 × 56 = 504/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/280 - 30/280 = 504 - 30/280 = 474/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/140
  6. In mixed form: 197/140

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