Subtract 8/70 from 6/8
6/8 - 8/70 is 89/140.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/280 - 32/280 = 210 - 32/280 = 178/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/140
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