Subtract 20/70 from 35/56
35/56 - 20/70 is 19/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 80/280 = 175 - 80/280 = 95/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/56
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