Subtract 35/70 from 10/72
10/72 - 35/70 is -13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
35/70 = 35 × 36/70 × 36 = 1260/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/2520 - 1260/2520 = 350 - 1260/2520 = -910/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36
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