Subtract 4/70 from 70/80
70/80 - 4/70 is 229/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/560 - 32/560 = 490 - 32/560 = 458/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/280
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