Subtract 24/40 from 10/70
10/70 - 24/40 is -16/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 168/280 = 40 - 168/280 = -128/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/35
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