Subtract 49/20 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 2 9/20
2/56 - 49/20 is -169/70.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 14/20 × 14 = 686/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/280 - 686/280 = 10 - 686/280 = -676/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/70
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