Subtract 14/56 from 60/70
60/70 - 14/56 is 17/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/280 - 70/280 = 240 - 70/280 = 170/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/28
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