Subtract 1/4 from 7/70
7/70 - 1/4 is -3/20.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/140 - 35/140 = 14 - 35/140 = -21/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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