Subtract 6/35 from 80/56
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 6/35
80/56 - 6/35 is 44/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/280 - 48/280 = 400 - 48/280 = 352/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
- In mixed form: 19/35
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