Subtract 18/56 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 18/56
70/12 - 18/56 is 463/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
70/12 = 70 × 14/12 × 14 = 980/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/168 - 54/168 = 980 - 54/168 = 926/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 463/84
- In mixed form: 543/84
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