Subtract 45/70 from 8/20
8/20 - 45/70 is -17/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/140 - 90/140 = 56 - 90/140 = -34/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/70
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