Subtract 60/35 from 56/70
1st number: 56/70, 2nd number: 1 25/35
56/70 - 60/35 is -32/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
56/70 = 56 × 1/70 × 1 = 56/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
60/35 = 60 × 2/35 × 2 = 120/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/70 - 120/70 = 56 - 120/70 = -64/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/35
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