Subtract 1/35 from 60/56
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 1/35
60/56 - 1/35 is 73/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/280 - 8/280 = 300 - 8/280 = 292/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/70
- In mixed form: 13/70
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