Subtract 14/70 from 4/8
4/8 - 14/70 is 3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 56/280 = 140 - 56/280 = 84/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10
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