Subtract 63/70 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 63/70
72/8 - 63/70 is 81/10.
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,
72/8 = 72 × 35/8 × 35 = 2520/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/280 - 252/280 = 2520 - 252/280 = 2268/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/10
- In mixed form: 81/10
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