Subtract 72/56 from 3/35
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 16/56
3/35 - 72/56 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/280 - 360/280 = 24 - 360/280 = -336/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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