Subtract 35/4 from 8/70
1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 8 3/4
8/70 - 35/4 is -1209/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
35/4 = 35 × 35/4 × 35 = 1225/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/140 - 1225/140 = 16 - 1225/140 = -1209/140
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