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Subtract 98/64 from 8/70

1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 34/64

8/70 - 98/64 is -1587/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    8/70 = 8 × 32/70 × 32 = 256/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    98/64 = 98 × 35/64 × 35 = 3430/2240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    256/2240 - 3430/2240 = 256 - 3430/2240 = -3174/2240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1587/1120

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