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Subtract 1/10 from 20/56

20/56 - 1/10 is 9/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    1/10 = 1 × 28/10 × 28 = 28/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/280 - 28/280 = 100 - 28/280 = 72/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/35

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