Subtract 75/35 from 35/56
1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 2 5/35
35/56 - 75/35 is -85/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 600/280 = 175 - 600/280 = -425/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/56
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