Subtract 15/70 from 5/8
5/8 - 15/70 is 23/56.
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,
15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 60/280 = 175 - 60/280 = 115/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/56
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