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Subtract 5/10 from 4/70

4/70 - 5/10 is -31/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    4/70 = 4 × 1/70 × 1 = 4/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/70 - 35/70 = 4 - 35/70 = -31/70

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