Subtract 25/20 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 5/20
2/56 - 25/20 is -17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 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 20 × 14 = 280,
25/20 = 25 × 14/20 × 14 = 350/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/280 - 350/280 = 10 - 350/280 = -340/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14
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