Subtract 84/40 from 35/70
1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 2 4/40
35/70 - 84/40 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 588/280 = 140 - 588/280 = -448/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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