Subtract 70/75 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 70/75
70/8 - 70/75 is 469/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
70/8 = 70 × 75/8 × 75 = 5250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/600 - 560/600 = 5250 - 560/600 = 4690/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/60
- In mixed form: 749/60
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