Subtract 45/70 from 8/28
8/28 - 45/70 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/140 - 90/140 = 40 - 90/140 = -50/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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