Subtract 28/4 from 60/70
1st number: 60/70, 2nd number: 7 0/4
60/70 - 28/4 is -43/7.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
28/4 = 28 × 35/4 × 35 = 980/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/140 - 980/140 = 120 - 980/140 = -860/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/7
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