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Subtract 3/18 from 70/8

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 3/18

70/8 - 3/18 is 103/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    70/8 = 70 × 9/8 × 9 = 630/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/72 - 12/72 = 630 - 12/72 = 618/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/12
  6. In mixed form: 87/12

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