Subtract 12/8 from 42/70
1st number: 42/70, 2nd number: 1 4/8
42/70 - 12/8 is -9/10.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/280 - 420/280 = 168 - 420/280 = -252/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10
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