Subtract 10/70 from 5/8
5/8 - 10/70 is 27/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 40/280 = 175 - 40/280 = 135/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/56
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