Subtract 72/8 from 3/70
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 9 0/8
3/70 - 72/8 is -627/70.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 4/70 × 4 = 12/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
72/8 = 72 × 35/8 × 35 = 2520/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/280 - 2520/280 = 12 - 2520/280 = -2508/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -627/70
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