Subtract 10/14 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 10/14
70/8 - 10/14 is 225/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
70/8 = 70 × 7/8 × 7 = 490/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
10/14 = 10 × 4/14 × 4 = 40/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/56 - 40/56 = 490 - 40/56 = 450/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/28
- In mixed form: 81/28
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