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Subtract 98/56 from 1/10

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 42/56

1/10 - 98/56 is -33/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    1/10 = 1 × 28/10 × 28 = 28/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/280 - 490/280 = 28 - 490/280 = -462/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20

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