Subtract 80/56 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 1 24/56
60/35 - 80/56 is 2/7.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/280 - 400/280 = 480 - 400/280 = 80/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7
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