Subtract 8/70 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/70
5/2 - 8/70 is 167/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/70 - 8/70 = 175 - 8/70 = 167/70 - In mixed form: 227/70
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