Subtract 36/56 from 72/70
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 36/56
72/70 - 36/56 is 27/70.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/280 - 180/280 = 288 - 180/280 = 108/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/70
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