Subtract 12/70 from 56/80
56/80 - 12/70 is 37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
12/70 = 12 × 8/70 × 8 = 96/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/560 - 96/560 = 392 - 96/560 = 296/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70
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