Subtract 75/8 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 9 3/8
70/12 - 75/8 is -85/24.
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,
75/8 = 75 × 3/8 × 3 = 225/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/24 - 225/24 = 140 - 225/24 = -85/24
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