Subtract 12/70 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 12/70
10/8 - 12/70 is 151/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/280 - 48/280 = 350 - 48/280 = 302/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/140
- In mixed form: 111/140
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