Subtract 5/10 from 20/56
20/56 - 5/10 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
5/10 = 5 × 28/10 × 28 = 140/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/280 - 140/280 = 100 - 140/280 = -40/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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