Subtract 56/18 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 3 2/18
2/10 - 56/18 is -131/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 280/90 = 18 - 280/90 = -262/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/45
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