Subtract 70/63 from 16/45
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 1 7/63
16/45 - 70/63 is -34/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/315 - 350/315 = 112 - 350/315 = -238/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/45
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