Subtract 32/56 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 32/56
10/2 - 32/56 is 31/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
10/2 = 10 × 28/2 × 28 = 280/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
32/56 = 32 × 1/56 × 1 = 32/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/56 - 32/56 = 280 - 32/56 = 248/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/7
- In mixed form: 43/7
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