Subtract 70/8 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 8 6/8
40/12 - 70/8 is -65/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/24 - 210/24 = 80 - 210/24 = -130/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/12
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