Subtract 16/70 from 2/63
2/63 - 16/70 is -62/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/630 - 144/630 = 20 - 144/630 = -124/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/315
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