Subtract 10/28 from 56/10
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 10/28
56/10 - 10/28 is 367/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
56/10 = 56 × 14/10 × 14 = 784/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/140 - 50/140 = 784 - 50/140 = 734/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/70
- In mixed form: 517/70
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