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Subtract 35/54 from 70/8

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 35/54

70/8 - 35/54 is 875/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    70/8 = 70 × 27/8 × 27 = 1890/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/216 - 140/216 = 1890 - 140/216 = 1750/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 875/108
  6. In mixed form: 811/108

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