Subtract 24/8 from 7/70
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 3 0/8
7/70 - 24/8 is -29/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/280 - 840/280 = 28 - 840/280 = -812/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10
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