Subtract 16/10 from 54/56
1st number: 54/56, 2nd number: 1 6/10
54/56 - 16/10 is -89/140.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
16/10 = 16 × 28/10 × 28 = 448/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/280 - 448/280 = 270 - 448/280 = -178/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/140
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