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Subtract 12/8 from 70/10

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1 4/8

70/10 - 12/8 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    70/10 = 70 × 4/10 × 4 = 280/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    12/8 = 12 × 5/8 × 5 = 60/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/40 - 60/40 = 280 - 60/40 = 220/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
  6. In mixed form: 51/2

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