Subtract 84/70 from 5/40
1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 1 14/70
5/40 - 84/70 is -43/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
84/70 = 84 × 4/70 × 4 = 336/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/280 - 336/280 = 35 - 336/280 = -301/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/40
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