Subtract 49/70 from 4/10
4/10 - 49/70 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
4/10 = 4 × 7/10 × 7 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
49/70 = 49 × 1/70 × 1 = 49/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/70 - 49/70 = 28 - 49/70 = -21/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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