Subtract 84/80 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 4/80
2/56 - 84/80 is -71/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
2/56 = 2 × 10/56 × 10 = 20/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
84/80 = 84 × 7/80 × 7 = 588/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/560 - 588/560 = 20 - 588/560 = -568/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/70
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