Subtract 8/56 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 8/56
70/35 - 8/56 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 40/280 = 560 - 40/280 = 520/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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