Subtract 7/56 from 2/10
2/10 - 7/56 is 3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
2/10 = 2 × 28/10 × 28 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/280 - 35/280 = 56 - 35/280 = 21/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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