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Subtract 5/70 from 8/5

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 5/70

8/5 - 5/70 is 107/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    8/5 = 8 × 14/5 × 14 = 112/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/70 - 5/70 = 112 - 5/70 = 107/70
  5. In mixed form: 137/70

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