Subtract 27/20 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 1 7/20
70/8 - 27/20 is 37/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
70/8 = 70 × 5/8 × 5 = 350/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
27/20 = 27 × 2/20 × 2 = 54/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/40 - 54/40 = 350 - 54/40 = 296/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
- In mixed form: 72/5
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