Subtract 40/4 from 56/70
1st number: 56/70, 2nd number: 10 0/4
56/70 - 40/4 is -46/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
40/4 = 40 × 35/4 × 35 = 1400/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/140 - 1400/140 = 112 - 1400/140 = -1288/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/5
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