Subtract 70/21 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 3 7/21
60/8 - 70/21 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
60/8 = 60 × 21/8 × 21 = 1260/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
70/21 = 70 × 8/21 × 8 = 560/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/168 - 560/168 = 1260 - 560/168 = 700/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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