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Subtract 70/36 from 60/8

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 1 34/36

60/8 - 70/36 is 50/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 36 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    70/36 = 70 × 2/36 × 2 = 140/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/72 - 140/72 = 540 - 140/72 = 400/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
  6. In mixed form: 55/9

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