Subtract 4/35 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 4/35
70/28 - 4/35 is 167/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 16/140 = 350 - 16/140 = 334/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/70
- In mixed form: 227/70
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