Subtract 30/80 from 1/70
1/70 - 30/80 is -101/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
30/80 = 30 × 7/80 × 7 = 210/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/560 - 210/560 = 8 - 210/560 = -202/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/280
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