Subtract 1/56 from 35/50
35/50 - 1/56 is 191/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
35/50 = 35 × 28/50 × 28 = 980/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/1400 - 25/1400 = 980 - 25/1400 = 955/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/280
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