Subtract 28/80 from 35/56
35/56 - 28/80 is 11/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
35/56 = 35 × 10/56 × 10 = 350/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/560 - 196/560 = 350 - 196/560 = 154/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/40
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