Subtract 72/70 from 4/8
1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 1 2/70
4/8 - 72/70 is -37/70.
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,
72/70 = 72 × 4/70 × 4 = 288/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 288/280 = 140 - 288/280 = -148/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/70
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