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Subtract 2/10 from 12/56

12/56 - 2/10 is 1/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 10 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    2/10 = 2 × 28/10 × 28 = 56/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/280 - 56/280 = 60 - 56/280 = 4/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/70

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