Subtract 45/70 from 70/80
70/80 - 45/70 is 13/56.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/560 - 360/560 = 490 - 360/560 = 130/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/56
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