Subtract 80/70 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 1 10/70
5/8 - 80/70 is -29/56.
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,
80/70 = 80 × 4/70 × 4 = 320/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 320/280 = 175 - 320/280 = -145/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/56
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