Subtract 10/56 from 80/72
1st number: 1 8/72, 2nd number: 10/56
80/72 - 10/56 is 235/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
80/72 = 80 × 7/72 × 7 = 560/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/504 - 90/504 = 560 - 90/504 = 470/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/252
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