Subtract 56/36 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 1 20/36
70/5 - 56/36 is 112/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/180 - 280/180 = 2520 - 280/180 = 2240/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/9
- In mixed form: 124/9
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