Subtract 8/70 from 63/36
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 8/70
63/36 - 8/70 is 229/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
63/36 = 63 × 35/36 × 35 = 2205/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
8/70 = 8 × 18/70 × 18 = 144/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1260 - 144/1260 = 2205 - 144/1260 = 2061/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/140
- In mixed form: 189/140
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