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Subtract 32/70 from 28/8

1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 32/70

28/8 - 32/70 is 213/70.

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,
    28/8 = 28 × 35/8 × 35 = 980/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    32/70 = 32 × 4/70 × 4 = 128/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/280 - 128/280 = 980 - 128/280 = 852/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/70
  6. In mixed form: 33/70

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