Subtract 45/28 from 30/70
1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 1 17/28
30/70 - 45/28 is -33/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
30/70 = 30 × 2/70 × 2 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/140 - 225/140 = 60 - 225/140 = -165/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28
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