Subtract 10/5 from 2/56, Solve 2/56

Subtract 10/5 from 2/56

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

2/56 - 10/5 is -55/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
10/5 = 10 × 56/5 × 56 = 560/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/280 - 560/280 = 10 - 560/280 = -550/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/28

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