Subtract 5/56 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 5/56
12/10 - 5/56 is 311/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
12/10 = 12 × 28/10 × 28 = 336/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/280 - 25/280 = 336 - 25/280 = 311/280 - In mixed form: 131/280
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