Subtract 14/70 from 8/72
8/72 - 14/70 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
8/72 = 8 × 35/72 × 35 = 280/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
14/70 = 14 × 36/70 × 36 = 504/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/2520 - 504/2520 = 280 - 504/2520 = -224/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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