Subtract 10/32 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 10/32
70/8 - 10/32 is 135/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
70/8 = 70 × 4/8 × 4 = 280/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/32 - 10/32 = 280 - 10/32 = 270/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/16
- In mixed form: 87/16
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