Subtract 8/70 from 15/36
15/36 - 8/70 is 127/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
8/70 = 8 × 18/70 × 18 = 144/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/1260 - 144/1260 = 525 - 144/1260 = 381/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/420
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