Subtract 8/63 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 8/63
70/12 - 8/63 is 719/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
70/12 = 70 × 21/12 × 21 = 1470/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/252 - 32/252 = 1470 - 32/252 = 1438/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 719/126
- In mixed form: 589/126
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