Subtract 40/70 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 40/70
70/8 - 40/70 is 229/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
70/8 = 70 × 35/8 × 35 = 2450/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/280 - 160/280 = 2450 - 160/280 = 2290/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/28
- In mixed form: 85/28
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