Subtract 8/20 from 5/56
5/56 - 8/20 is -87/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
8/20 = 8 × 14/20 × 14 = 112/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/280 - 112/280 = 25 - 112/280 = -87/280
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