Subtract 8/56 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 8/56
70/10 - 8/56 is 48/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
70/10 = 70 × 28/10 × 28 = 1960/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/280 - 40/280 = 1960 - 40/280 = 1920/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
- In mixed form: 66/7
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