Subtract 63/70 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 63/70
54/8 - 63/70 is 117/20.
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,
54/8 = 54 × 35/8 × 35 = 1890/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/280 - 252/280 = 1890 - 252/280 = 1638/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/20
- In mixed form: 517/20
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