Subtract 80/56 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 24/56
4/10 - 80/56 is -36/35.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/280 - 400/280 = 112 - 400/280 = -288/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/35
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