Subtract 56/20 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 2 16/20
10/7 - 56/20 is -48/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
10/7 = 10 × 20/7 × 20 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/140 - 392/140 = 200 - 392/140 = -192/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -48/35
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