Subtract 2/56 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 2/56
32/10 - 2/56 is 443/140.
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,
32/10 = 32 × 28/10 × 28 = 896/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/280 - 10/280 = 896 - 10/280 = 886/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/140
- In mixed form: 323/140
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