Subtract 21/56 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 21/56
25/10 - 21/56 is 17/8.
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,
25/10 = 25 × 28/10 × 28 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/280 - 105/280 = 700 - 105/280 = 595/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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