Subtract 7/70 from 4/14
4/14 - 7/70 is 13/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
7/70 = 7 × 1/70 × 1 = 7/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/70 - 7/70 = 20 - 7/70 = 13/70
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