Subtract 7/10 from 80/56
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 7/10
80/56 - 7/10 is 51/70.
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,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
7/10 = 7 × 28/10 × 28 = 196/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/280 - 196/280 = 400 - 196/280 = 204/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/70
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