Subtract 1/12 from 8/70
8/70 - 1/12 is 13/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/420 - 35/420 = 48 - 35/420 = 13/420
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