Subtract 81/70 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 11/70
3/8 - 81/70 is -219/280.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
81/70 = 81 × 4/70 × 4 = 324/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/280 - 324/280 = 105 - 324/280 = -219/280
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