Subtract 1/56 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1/56
104 - 156 is 13956.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
104 = 10 × 144 × 14 = 14056 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
156 = 1 × 156 × 1 = 156 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14056 - 156 = 140 - 156 = 13956 - In mixed form: 22756
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