Subtract 4/10 from 49/56
49/56 - 4/10 is 19/40.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/280 - 112/280 = 245 - 112/280 = 133/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40
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