Subtract 1/70 from 5/56
5/56 - 1/70 is 3/40.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/280 - 4/280 = 25 - 4/280 = 21/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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