Subtract 70/84 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 70/84
10/8 - 70/84 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 140/168 = 210 - 140/168 = 70/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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