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Subtract 56/4 from 2/10

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 14 0/4

2/10 - 56/4 is -69/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 4 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    2/10 = 2 × 2/10 × 2 = 4/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    56/4 = 56 × 5/4 × 5 = 280/20
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/20 - 280/20 = 4 - 280/20 = -276/20
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/5

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