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Subtract 5/10 from 9/56

9/56 - 5/10 is -19/56.

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,
    9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    5/10 = 5 × 28/10 × 28 = 140/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/280 - 140/280 = 45 - 140/280 = -95/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/56

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