Subtract 2/8 from 14/70
14/70 - 2/8 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/280 - 70/280 = 56 - 70/280 = -14/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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