Subtract 15/56 from 10/16
10/16 - 15/56 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/112 - 30/112 = 70 - 30/112 = 40/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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