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Subtract 4/49 from 70/8

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 4/49

70/8 - 4/49 is 1699/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    70/8 = 70 × 49/8 × 49 = 3430/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    4/49 = 4 × 8/49 × 8 = 32/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/392 - 32/392 = 3430 - 32/392 = 3398/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1699/196
  6. In mixed form: 8131/196

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