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Subtract 2/70 from 42/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2/70

42/8 - 2/70 is 731/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/280 - 8/280 = 1470 - 8/280 = 1462/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 731/140
  6. In mixed form: 531/140

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