Subtract 1/70 from 56/2
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 1/70
56/2 - 1/70 is 1959/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
56/2 = 56 × 35/2 × 35 = 1960/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/70 - 1/70 = 1960 - 1/70 = 1959/70 - In mixed form: 2769/70
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