Subtract 14/70 from 2/36, Solve 2/36

Subtract 14/70 from 2/36

2/36 - 14/70 is -13/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
14/70 = 14 × 18/70 × 18 = 252/1260
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1260 - 252/1260 = 70 - 252/1260 = -182/1260
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/90

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