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Subtract 5/80 from 1/56

1/56 - 5/80 is -5/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    1/56 = 1 × 10/56 × 10 = 10/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/560 - 35/560 = 10 - 35/560 = -25/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/112

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