Subtract 9/70 from 4/10
410 - 970 is 1970.
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,
410 = 4 × 710 × 7 = 2870 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
970 = 9 × 170 × 1 = 970 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2870 - 970 = 28 - 970 = 1970
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