Subtract 1/5 from 4/56
4/56 - 1/5 is -9/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
1/5 = 1 × 56/5 × 56 = 56/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/280 - 56/280 = 20 - 56/280 = -36/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70
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