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Subtract 70/56 from 3/5

1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 14/56

3/5 - 70/56 is -13/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    3/5 = 3 × 56/5 × 56 = 168/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/280 - 350/280 = 168 - 350/280 = -182/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/20

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