Subtract 70/75 from 56/10
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 70/75
56/10 - 70/75 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
56/10 = 56 × 15/10 × 15 = 840/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/150 - 140/150 = 840 - 140/150 = 700/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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