Subtract 30/70 from 4/8
4/8 - 30/70 is 1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 120/280 = 140 - 120/280 = 20/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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