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Subtract 30/56 from 2/10

2/10 - 30/56 is -47/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    2/10 = 2 × 28/10 × 28 = 56/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/280 - 150/280 = 56 - 150/280 = -94/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/140

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