Subtract 56/70 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 56/70
21/8 - 56/70 is 73/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/280 - 224/280 = 735 - 224/280 = 511/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/40
- In mixed form: 133/40
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