Subtract 8/35 from 5/70
5/70 - 8/35 is -11/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/70 - 16/70 = 5 - 16/70 = -11/70
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