Subtract 16/10 from 8/56
1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 1 6/10
8/56 - 16/10 is -51/35.
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,
16/10 = 16 × 28/10 × 28 = 448/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 448/280 = 40 - 448/280 = -408/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/35
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