Subtract 5/64 from 4/70
4/70 - 5/64 is -47/2240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
4/70 = 4 × 32/70 × 32 = 128/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
5/64 = 5 × 35/64 × 35 = 175/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/2240 - 175/2240 = 128 - 175/2240 = -47/2240
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