Subtract 15/70 from 56/35
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 15/70
56/35 - 15/70 is 97/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
56/35 = 56 × 2/35 × 2 = 112/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/70 - 15/70 = 112 - 15/70 = 97/70 - In mixed form: 127/70
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