Subtract 3/56 from 72/70
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 3/56
72/70 - 3/56 is 39/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
72/70 = 72 × 4/70 × 4 = 288/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/280 - 15/280 = 288 - 15/280 = 273/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/40
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