Subtract 2/4 from 5/70
5/70 - 2/4 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/140 - 70/140 = 10 - 70/140 = -60/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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