Subtract 2/56 from 5/80
5/80 - 2/56 is 3/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
2/56 = 2 × 10/56 × 10 = 20/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/560 - 20/560 = 35 - 20/560 = 15/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/112
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