Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 4/10 from 8/56

8/56 - 4/10 is -9/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/280 - 112/280 = 40 - 112/280 = -72/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com