Subtract 8/70 from 6/7
6/7 - 8/70 is 26/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
6/7 = 6 × 10/7 × 10 = 60/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/70 - 8/70 = 60 - 8/70 = 52/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/35
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