Subtract 72/56 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 16/56
2/70 - 72/56 is -44/35.
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,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/280 - 360/280 = 8 - 360/280 = -352/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/35
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