Subtract 2/56 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2/56
50/10 - 2/56 is 139/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
50/10 = 50 × 28/10 × 28 = 1400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/280 - 10/280 = 1400 - 10/280 = 1390/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/28
- In mixed form: 427/28
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