Answers

Subtract 15/70 from 80/8

1^st number: 10 0/8, 2^nd number: 15/70

80/8 - 15/70 is 137/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   80/8 = 80 × 35/8 × 35 = 2800/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/280 - 60/280 = 2800 - 60/280 = 2740/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/14
6. In mixed form: 911/14

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