Subtract 56/20 from 2/7
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 2 16/20
2/7 - 56/20 is -88/35.
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,
2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/140 - 392/140 = 40 - 392/140 = -352/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/35
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