Subtract 8/3 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 2 2/3
70/4 - 8/3 is 89/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
70/4 = 70 × 3/4 × 3 = 210/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/12 - 32/12 = 210 - 32/12 = 178/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/6
- In mixed form: 145/6
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