Subtract 56/70 from 75/3
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 56/70
75/3 - 56/70 is 121/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
75/3 = 75 × 70/3 × 70 = 5250/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/210 - 168/210 = 5250 - 168/210 = 5082/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/5
- In mixed form: 241/5
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