Subtract 2/70 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 2/70
5/4 - 2/70 is 171/140.
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,
5/4 = 5 × 35/4 × 35 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/140 - 4/140 = 175 - 4/140 = 171/140 - In mixed form: 131/140
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