Subtract 72/70 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 2/70
8/3 - 72/70 is 172/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
8/3 = 8 × 70/3 × 70 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/210 - 216/210 = 560 - 216/210 = 344/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/105
- In mixed form: 167/105
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