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Subtract 50/70 from 56/28

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 50/70

56/28 - 50/70 is 9/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/140 - 100/140 = 280 - 100/140 = 180/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
  6. In mixed form: 12/7

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