Subtract 2/72 from 1/70
1/70 - 2/72 is -17/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
1/70 = 1 × 36/70 × 36 = 36/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/2520 - 70/2520 = 36 - 70/2520 = -34/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/1260
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