Subtract 70/8 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 8 6/8
10/2 - 70/8 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
10/2 = 10 × 4/2 × 4 = 40/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
70/8 = 70 × 1/8 × 1 = 70/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/8 - 70/8 = 40 - 70/8 = -30/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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