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Subtract 5/70 from 6/8

6/8 - 5/70 is 19/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/280 - 20/280 = 210 - 20/280 = 190/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/28

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