Subtract 6/56 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 6/56
28/10 - 6/56 is 377/140.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 28/10 × 28 = 784/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/280 - 30/280 = 784 - 30/280 = 754/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/140
- In mixed form: 297/140
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