Subtract 4/70 from 2/90
2/90 - 4/70 is -11/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/630 - 36/630 = 14 - 36/630 = -22/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/315
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