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Subtract 14/56 from 8/70

8/70 - 14/56 is -19/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/280 - 70/280 = 32 - 70/280 = -38/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/140

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