Subtract 2/5 from 7/70
7/70 - 2/5 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
7/70 = 7 × 1/70 × 1 = 7/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/70 - 28/70 = 7 - 28/70 = -21/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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