Subtract 12/70 from 56/8
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 12/70
56/8 - 12/70 is 239/35.
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,
56/8 = 56 × 35/8 × 35 = 1960/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/280 - 48/280 = 1960 - 48/280 = 1912/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/35
- In mixed form: 629/35
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