Subtract 8/56 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 8/56
20/2 - 8/56 is 69/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
20/2 = 20 × 28/2 × 28 = 560/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
8/56 = 8 × 1/56 × 1 = 8/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/56 - 8/56 = 560 - 8/56 = 552/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/7
- In mixed form: 96/7
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