Subtract 36/56 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 36/56
70/30 - 36/56 is 71/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
70/30 = 70 × 28/30 × 28 = 1960/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/840 - 540/840 = 1960 - 540/840 = 1420/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/42
- In mixed form: 129/42
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