Subtract 70/15 from 1/8
1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 4 10/15
1/8 - 70/15 is -109/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/120 - 560/120 = 15 - 560/120 = -545/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/24
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