Subtract 40/21 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 1 19/21
70/8 - 40/21 is 575/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
70/8 = 70 × 21/8 × 21 = 1470/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/168 - 320/168 = 1470 - 320/168 = 1150/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 575/84
- In mixed form: 671/84
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