Subtract 49/70 from 18/63
18/63 - 49/70 is -29/70.
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,
18/63 = 18 × 10/63 × 10 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 441/630 = 180 - 441/630 = -261/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/70
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