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Subtract 10/75 from 70/8

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 10/75

70/8 - 10/75 is 517/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    70/8 = 70 × 75/8 × 75 = 5250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5250/600 - 80/600 = 5250 - 80/600 = 5170/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 517/60
  6. In mixed form: 837/60

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