Subtract 80/70 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 1 10/70
4/35 - 80/70 is -36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
80/70 = 80 × 1/70 × 1 = 80/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/70 - 80/70 = 8 - 80/70 = -72/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/35
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