Subtract 36/70 from 12/63
12/63 - 36/70 is -34/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
12/63 = 12 × 10/63 × 10 = 120/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/630 - 324/630 = 120 - 324/630 = -204/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/105
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