Subtract 7/56 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 7/56
20/10 - 7/56 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
20/10 = 20 × 28/10 × 28 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 35/280 = 560 - 35/280 = 525/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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