Subtract 3/64 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 3/64
70/8 - 3/64 is 557/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
70/8 = 70 × 8/8 × 8 = 560/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/64 - 3/64 = 560 - 3/64 = 557/64 - In mixed form: 845/64
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