Subtract 21/4 from 10/70
1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 5 1/4
10/70 - 21/4 is -143/28.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
21/4 = 21 × 35/4 × 35 = 735/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/140 - 735/140 = 20 - 735/140 = -715/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/28
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