Subtract 12/10 from 32/56
1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 1 2/10
32/56 - 12/10 is -22/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
12/10 = 12 × 28/10 × 28 = 336/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/280 - 336/280 = 160 - 336/280 = -176/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/35
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