Subtract 45/70 from 1/4
1/4 - 45/70 is -11/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 90/140 = 35 - 90/140 = -55/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/28
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