Subtract 10/70 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 10/70
40/10 - 10/70 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/70 - 10/70 = 280 - 10/70 = 270/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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