Subtract 40/70 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 40/70
30/4 - 40/70 is 97/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
40/70 = 40 × 2/70 × 2 = 80/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/140 - 80/140 = 1050 - 80/140 = 970/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/14
- In mixed form: 613/14
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