Subtract 9/56 from 5/10, Solve 5/10

Subtract 9/56 from 5/10

5/10 - 9/56 is 19/56.

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,
5/10 = 5 × 28/10 × 28 = 140/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 45/280 = 140 - 45/280 = 95/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/56

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