Subtract 45/28 from 10/70
1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 1 17/28
10/70 - 45/28 is -41/28.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/140 - 225/140 = 20 - 225/140 = -205/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/28
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