Subtract 10/4 from 70/72
1st number: 70/72, 2nd number: 2 2/4
70/72 - 10/4 is -55/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 4 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
10/4 = 10 × 18/4 × 18 = 180/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/72 - 180/72 = 70 - 180/72 = -110/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/36
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