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Subtract 3/8 from 63/70

63/70 - 3/8 is 21/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/280 - 105/280 = 252 - 105/280 = 147/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40

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