Subtract 5/70 from 1/36
1/36 - 5/70 is -11/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/1260 - 90/1260 = 35 - 90/1260 = -55/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/252
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