Subtract 12/70 from 8/56
8/56 - 12/70 is -1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 48/280 = 40 - 48/280 = -8/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35
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