Subtract 2/56 from 49/10, Solve 4 9/10

Subtract 2/56 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 2/56

49/10 - 2/56 is 681/140.

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,
49/10 = 49 × 28/10 × 28 = 1372/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/280 - 10/280 = 1372 - 10/280 = 1362/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 681/140
In mixed form: 4121/140

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