Subtract 35/10 from 6/56, Solve 6/56

Subtract 35/10 from 6/56

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

6/56 - 35/10 is -95/28.

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,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
35/10 = 35 × 28/10 × 28 = 980/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/280 - 980/280 = 30 - 980/280 = -950/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/28

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