Subtract 28/60 from 4/70
4/70 - 28/60 is -43/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
4/70 = 4 × 6/70 × 6 = 24/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
28/60 = 28 × 7/60 × 7 = 196/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/420 - 196/420 = 24 - 196/420 = -172/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/105
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