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Subtract 35/14 from 70/40

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 2 7/14

70/40 - 35/14 is -3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 14 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    35/14 = 35 × 20/14 × 20 = 700/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/280 - 700/280 = 490 - 700/280 = -210/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4

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