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Subtract 12/56 from 20/10

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 12/56

20/10 - 12/56 is 25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    20/10 = 20 × 28/10 × 28 = 560/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/280 - 60/280 = 560 - 60/280 = 500/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
  6. In mixed form: 111/14

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