Subtract 15/81 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 15/81
70/8 - 15/81 is 925/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
70/8 = 70 × 81/8 × 81 = 5670/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
15/81 = 15 × 8/81 × 8 = 120/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/648 - 120/648 = 5670 - 120/648 = 5550/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 925/108
- In mixed form: 861/108
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