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Subtract 3/56 from 72/10

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 3/56

72/10 - 3/56 is 2001/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    72/10 = 72 × 28/10 × 28 = 2016/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/280 - 15/280 = 2016 - 15/280 = 2001/280
  5. In mixed form: 741/280

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