Subtract 18/56 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 18/56
35/10 - 18/56 is 89/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
35/10 = 35 × 28/10 × 28 = 980/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/280 - 90/280 = 980 - 90/280 = 890/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/28
- In mixed form: 35/28
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