Subtract 2/3 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 2/3
70/56 - 2/3 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
2/3 = 2 × 56/3 × 56 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 112/168 = 210 - 112/168 = 98/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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