Subtract 50/56 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 50/56
72/35 - 50/56 is 163/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/280 - 250/280 = 576 - 250/280 = 326/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/140
- In mixed form: 123/140
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