Subtract 7/56 from 18/70
18/70 - 7/56 is 37/280.
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,
18/70 = 18 × 4/70 × 4 = 72/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/280 - 35/280 = 72 - 35/280 = 37/280
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