Subtract 10/56 from 36/80
36/80 - 10/56 is 19/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
10/56 = 10 × 10/56 × 10 = 100/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/560 - 100/560 = 252 - 100/560 = 152/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/70
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