Subtract 72/56 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 1 16/56
12/10 - 72/56 is -3/35.
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,
72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/280 - 360/280 = 336 - 360/280 = -24/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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