Subtract 70/80 from 56/70
56/70 - 70/80 is -3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/560 - 490/560 = 448 - 490/560 = -42/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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