Subtract 70/25 from 1/56
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 2 20/25
1/56 - 70/25 is -779/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
70/25 = 70 × 56/25 × 56 = 3920/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/1400 - 3920/1400 = 25 - 3920/1400 = -3895/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -779/280
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