Answers

Subtract 70/30 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

70/8 - 70/30 is 77/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   70/8 = 70 × 15/8 × 15 = 1050/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/120 - 280/120 = 1050 - 280/120 = 770/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/12
6. In mixed form: 65/12

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