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Subtract 70/63 from 2/5

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 1 7/63

2/5 - 70/63 is -32/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/315 - 350/315 = 126 - 350/315 = -224/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/45

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