Subtract 45/70 from 10/90
10/90 - 45/70 is -67/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/630 - 405/630 = 70 - 405/630 = -335/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/126
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