Subtract 63/56 from 32/35
1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 1 7/56
32/35 - 63/56 is -59/280.
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,
32/35 = 32 × 8/35 × 8 = 256/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/280 - 315/280 = 256 - 315/280 = -59/280
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