Subtract 4/10 from 1/7
1/7 - 4/10 is -9/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
1/7 = 1 × 10/7 × 10 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
4/10 = 4 × 7/10 × 7 = 28/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/70 - 28/70 = 10 - 28/70 = -18/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35
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