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Subtract 70/30 from 56/4

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 2 10/30

56/4 - 70/30 is 35/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    56/4 = 56 × 15/4 × 15 = 840/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/60 - 140/60 = 840 - 140/60 = 700/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
  6. In mixed form: 112/3

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