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Subtract 16/56 from 3/10

3/10 - 16/56 is 1/70.

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,
    3/10 = 3 × 28/10 × 28 = 84/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/280 - 80/280 = 84 - 80/280 = 4/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/70

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