Subtract 15/56 from 6/35
6/35 - 15/56 is -27/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/280 - 75/280 = 48 - 75/280 = -27/280
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