Subtract 70/25 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 2 20/25
10/8 - 70/25 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
10/8 = 10 × 25/8 × 25 = 250/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
70/25 = 70 × 8/25 × 8 = 560/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/200 - 560/200 = 250 - 560/200 = -310/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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