Subtract 1/63 from 20/70
20/70 - 1/63 is 17/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 10/630 = 180 - 10/630 = 170/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/63
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