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Subtract 6/56 from 2/20

2/20 - 6/56 is -1/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    2/20 = 2 × 14/20 × 14 = 28/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/280 - 30/280 = 28 - 30/280 = -2/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/140

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