Subtract 3/80 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 3/80
70/56 - 3/80 is 97/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
70/56 = 70 × 10/56 × 10 = 700/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/560 - 21/560 = 700 - 21/560 = 679/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/80
- In mixed form: 117/80
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