Subtract 15/25 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 15/25
70/56 - 15/25 is 13/20.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 56/25 × 56 = 840/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/1400 - 840/1400 = 1750 - 840/1400 = 910/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/20
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