Subtract 8/84 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 8/84
70/15 - 8/84 is 32/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
70/15 = 70 × 28/15 × 28 = 1960/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/420 - 40/420 = 1960 - 40/420 = 1920/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
- In mixed form: 44/7
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