Subtract 2/28 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 2/28
70/8 - 2/28 is 243/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 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 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/56 - 4/56 = 490 - 4/56 = 486/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/28
- In mixed form: 819/28
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