Subtract 70/8 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 8 6/8
42/3 - 70/8 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
42/3 = 42 × 8/3 × 8 = 336/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/24 - 210/24 = 336 - 210/24 = 126/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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