Subtract 70/40 from 12/7
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 1 30/40
12/7 - 70/40 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
12/7 = 12 × 40/7 × 40 = 480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/280 - 490/280 = 480 - 490/280 = -10/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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