Subtract 70/4 from 28/70
1st number: 28/70, 2nd number: 17 2/4
28/70 - 70/4 is -171/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
28/70 = 28 × 2/70 × 2 = 56/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/140 - 2450/140 = 56 - 2450/140 = -2394/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/10
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