Subtract 3/8 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 3/8
70/14 - 3/8 is 37/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
70/14 = 70 × 4/14 × 4 = 280/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/56 - 21/56 = 280 - 21/56 = 259/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
- In mixed form: 45/8
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