Subtract 14/10 from 8/56
1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 1 4/10
8/56 - 14/10 is -44/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
14/10 = 14 × 28/10 × 28 = 392/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 392/280 = 40 - 392/280 = -352/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/35
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