Subtract 70/10 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 7 0/10
3/8 - 70/10 is -53/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
70/10 = 70 × 4/10 × 4 = 280/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/40 - 280/40 = 15 - 280/40 = -265/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/8
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