2/7 Minus 4/10, Solve 2/7 - 4/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/7 and 4/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/7 and 4/10?
The given fractions are 2/7 and 4/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/7 and 4/10
2/7 - 4/10
The LCM of 7 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 2 x 10 - 4 x 7/70
= 20 - 28/70
= -8/70
= -4/35
Result: -4/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/7 and 4/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/7 and 4/10?
To subtract fractions 2/7 and 4/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 10 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/35.
2. What is 2/7 minus 4/10 as a fraction?
2/7 minus 4/10 as a fraction is equal to -4/35.
3. How to subtract 2/7 and 4/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/7 and 4/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/35 quickly.