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Subtract 15/35 from 56/4

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 15/35

56/4 - 15/35 is 95/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    56/4 = 56 × 35/4 × 35 = 1960/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/140 - 60/140 = 1960 - 60/140 = 1900/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/7
  6. In mixed form: 134/7

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