Subtract 6/56 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 6/56
21/10 - 6/56 is 279/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
21/10 = 21 × 28/10 × 28 = 588/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/280 - 30/280 = 588 - 30/280 = 558/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/140
- In mixed form: 1139/140
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