Subtract 8/70 from 12/90
12/90 - 8/70 is 2/105.
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,
12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/630 - 72/630 = 84 - 72/630 = 12/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/105
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