Subtract 4/7 from 70/40
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 4/7
70/40 - 4/7 is 33/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
4/7 = 4 × 40/7 × 40 = 160/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/280 - 160/280 = 490 - 160/280 = 330/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/28
- In mixed form: 15/28
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