Subtract 42/20 from 10/56
1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 2 2/20
10/56 - 42/20 is -269/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
42/20 = 42 × 14/20 × 14 = 588/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/280 - 588/280 = 50 - 588/280 = -538/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/140
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