Subtract 84/10 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 8 4/10
2/56 - 84/10 is -1171/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 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 10 × 28 = 280,
84/10 = 84 × 28/10 × 28 = 2352/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/280 - 2352/280 = 10 - 2352/280 = -2342/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1171/140
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