Subtract 10/84 from 8/70
8/70 - 10/84 is -1/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/420 - 50/420 = 48 - 50/420 = -2/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/210
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