Subtract 12/25 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 12/25
70/56 - 12/25 is 77/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
70/56 = 70 × 25/56 × 25 = 1750/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
12/25 = 12 × 56/25 × 56 = 672/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/1400 - 672/1400 = 1750 - 672/1400 = 1078/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/100
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/56-24/25 70/56-12/50 70/56-36/25 70/56-12/75 70/56-60/25 70/56-84/25