Subtract 1/18 from 12/70
12/70 - 1/18 is 73/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/630 - 35/630 = 108 - 35/630 = 73/630
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