Subtract 12/70 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 12/70
21/8 - 12/70 is 687/280.
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,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/280 - 48/280 = 735 - 48/280 = 687/280 - In mixed form: 2127/280
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