How do I calculate time dilation for objects moving at different velocities?

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I'm trying to find out how to use the formula t'=t*sqrt(1-v^2 / c^2) for time dilation.

For example, if object A were moving .8c and object B were moving .6c, would I do .8c-.6c=.2c, and substitute that in for v in the time dilation formula to find the time object B observes for object A?

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t'=t*sqrt(1-v^2 / c^2)
v'=(u+v)/(1+(u*v)/c^2)
 
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To find the relative velocity you need to use the relativistic law for adding velocities. You don't just add or subtract the velocities. You quoted the formula. Now use it.
 

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