Subtract 2/80 from 10/56
10/56 - 2/80 is 43/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
10/56 = 10 × 10/56 × 10 = 100/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/560 - 14/560 = 100 - 14/560 = 86/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/280
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