Subtract 56/8 from 21/70
1st number: 21/70, 2nd number: 7 0/8
21/70 - 56/8 is -67/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
56/8 = 56 × 35/8 × 35 = 1960/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/280 - 1960/280 = 84 - 1960/280 = -1876/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/10
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