Subtract 10/75 from 35/56
35/56 - 10/75 is 59/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
35/56 = 35 × 75/56 × 75 = 2625/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
10/75 = 10 × 56/75 × 56 = 560/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/4200 - 560/4200 = 2625 - 560/4200 = 2065/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/120
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