Subtract 12/70 from 56/36
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 12/70
56/36 - 12/70 is 436/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
56/36 = 56 × 35/36 × 35 = 1960/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
12/70 = 12 × 18/70 × 18 = 216/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1260 - 216/1260 = 1960 - 216/1260 = 1744/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/315
- In mixed form: 1121/315
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