Subtract 8/10 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 8/10
70/8 - 8/10 is 159/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
70/8 = 70 × 5/8 × 5 = 350/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
8/10 = 8 × 4/10 × 4 = 32/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/40 - 32/40 = 350 - 32/40 = 318/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/20
- In mixed form: 719/20
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