Subtract 1/45 from 1/70
1/70 - 1/45 is -1/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/630 - 14/630 = 9 - 14/630 = -5/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/126
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