Subtract 4/56 from 2/70
2/70 - 4/56 is -3/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/280 - 20/280 = 8 - 20/280 = -12/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/70
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