Subtract 7/10 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 7/10
457 - 710 is 40170.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
457 = 45 × 107 × 10 = 45070 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
710 = 7 × 710 × 7 = 4970 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45070 - 4970 = 450 - 4970 = 40170 - In mixed form: 55170
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