Subtract 28/70 from 60/56
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 28/70
60/56 - 28/70 is 47/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
28/70 = 28 × 4/70 × 4 = 112/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/280 - 112/280 = 300 - 112/280 = 188/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/70
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