Subtract 40/70 from 3/7
3/7 - 40/70 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
3/7 = 3 × 10/7 × 10 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
40/70 = 40 × 1/70 × 1 = 40/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/70 - 40/70 = 30 - 40/70 = -10/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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