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Subtract 35/56 from 21/10

1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 35/56

21/10 - 35/56 is 59/40.

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,
    21/10 = 21 × 28/10 × 28 = 588/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/280 - 175/280 = 588 - 175/280 = 413/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
  6. In mixed form: 119/40

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