Subtract 10/27 from 2/56, Solve 2/56

Subtract 10/27 from 2/56

2/56 - 10/27 is -253/756.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
10/27 = 10 × 56/27 × 56 = 560/1512
Subtract the two like fractions:
54/1512 - 560/1512 = 54 - 560/1512 = -506/1512
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/756

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