Subtract 42/81 from 12/70
12/70 - 42/81 is -328/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
12/70 = 12 × 81/70 × 81 = 972/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
42/81 = 42 × 70/81 × 70 = 2940/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/5670 - 2940/5670 = 972 - 2940/5670 = -1968/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -328/945
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