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Subtract 9/8 from 2/70

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

2/70 - 9/8 is -307/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/280 - 315/280 = 8 - 315/280 = -307/280

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