Subtract 27/70 from 28/56
28/56 - 27/70 is 4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 108/280 = 140 - 108/280 = 32/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35
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