Subtract 56/16 from 6/10
1st number: 6/10, 2nd number: 3 8/16
6/10 - 56/16 is -29/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/80 - 280/80 = 48 - 280/80 = -232/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10
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