Subtract 4/28 from 10/70
10/70 - 4/28 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/140 - 20/140 = 20 - 20/140 = 0/140 - The answer is 0
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