Subtract 7/8 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 7/8
70/35 - 7/8 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 245/280 = 560 - 245/280 = 315/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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