Subtract 70/64 from 5/70
1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 1 6/64
5/70 - 70/64 is -229/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
5/70 = 5 × 32/70 × 32 = 160/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
70/64 = 70 × 35/64 × 35 = 2450/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/2240 - 2450/2240 = 160 - 2450/2240 = -2290/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/224
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