Subtract 27/10 from 56/28
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 2 7/10
56/28 - 27/10 is -7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
27/10 = 27 × 14/10 × 14 = 378/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 378/140 = 280 - 378/140 = -98/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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