Subtract 10/80 from 6/56
6/56 - 10/80 is -1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
6/56 = 6 × 10/56 × 10 = 60/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/560 - 70/560 = 60 - 70/560 = -10/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/56
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