Subtract 2/56 from 10/70
10/70 - 2/56 is 3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 10/280 = 40 - 10/280 = 30/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28
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