Subtract 4/6 from 10/70
10/70 - 4/6 is -11/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/210 - 140/210 = 30 - 140/210 = -110/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21
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