Subtract 25/70 from 50/56
50/56 - 25/70 is 15/28.
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,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/280 - 100/280 = 250 - 100/280 = 150/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/28
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