Subtract 60/70 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 60/70
8/4 - 60/70 is 8/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 120/140 = 280 - 120/140 = 160/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
- In mixed form: 11/7
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