Subtract 84/80 from 1/70
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 4/80
1/70 - 84/80 is -29/28.
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,
84/80 = 84 × 7/80 × 7 = 588/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/560 - 588/560 = 8 - 588/560 = -580/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/28
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