Subtract 15/8 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 1 7/8
70/12 - 15/8 is 95/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
70/12 = 70 × 2/12 × 2 = 140/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/24 - 45/24 = 140 - 45/24 = 95/24 - In mixed form: 323/24
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