Subtract 56/70 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 56/70
70/28 - 56/70 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 112/140 = 350 - 112/140 = 238/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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