Subtract 3/56 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 3/56
70/60 - 3/56 is 187/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
70/60 = 70 × 14/60 × 14 = 980/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/840 - 45/840 = 980 - 45/840 = 935/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/168
- In mixed form: 119/168
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