Subtract 56/36 from 2/10, Solve 2/10

Subtract 56/36 from 2/10

1^st number: 2/10, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

2/10 - 56/36 is -61/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
2/10 = 2 × 18/10 × 18 = 36/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 280/180 = 36 - 280/180 = -244/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/45

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