Subtract 21/5 from 10/56
1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 4 1/5
10/56 - 21/5 is -563/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
21/5 = 21 × 56/5 × 56 = 1176/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/280 - 1176/280 = 50 - 1176/280 = -1126/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -563/140
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