Subtract 10/56 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 10/56
56/20 - 10/56 is 367/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
56/20 = 56 × 14/20 × 14 = 784/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/280 - 50/280 = 784 - 50/280 = 734/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/140
- In mixed form: 287/140
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