Subtract 8/81 from 70/49
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 8/81
70/49 - 8/81 is 754/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
70/49 = 70 × 81/49 × 81 = 5670/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
8/81 = 8 × 49/81 × 49 = 392/3969 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/3969 - 392/3969 = 5670 - 392/3969 = 5278/3969 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 754/567
- In mixed form: 1187/567
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