Subtract 2/3 from 56/70
56/70 - 2/3 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
2/3 = 2 × 70/3 × 70 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/210 - 140/210 = 168 - 140/210 = 28/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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