Subtract 70/14 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 5 0/14
45/10 - 70/14 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
45/10 = 45 × 7/10 × 7 = 315/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
70/14 = 70 × 5/14 × 5 = 350/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/70 - 350/70 = 315 - 350/70 = -35/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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