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Subtract 56/35 from 2/3

1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 21/35

2/3 - 56/35 is -14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    2/3 = 2 × 35/3 × 35 = 70/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    56/35 = 56 × 3/35 × 3 = 168/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/105 - 168/105 = 70 - 168/105 = -98/105
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15

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