Subtract 8/4 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 2 0/4
6/70 - 8/4 is -67/35.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/140 - 280/140 = 12 - 280/140 = -268/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/35
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