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Subtract 60/70 from 49/8

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 60/70

49/8 - 60/70 is 295/56.

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,
    49/8 = 49 × 35/8 × 35 = 1715/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/280 - 240/280 = 1715 - 240/280 = 1475/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/56
  6. In mixed form: 515/56

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