Subtract 10/56 from 3/5
3/5 - 10/56 is 59/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
3/5 = 3 × 56/5 × 56 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/280 - 50/280 = 168 - 50/280 = 118/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/140
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