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Subtract 9/70 from 12/8

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 9/70

12/8 - 9/70 is 48/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/280 - 36/280 = 420 - 36/280 = 384/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
  6. In mixed form: 113/35

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