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Subtract 70/12 from 2/63

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 5 10/12

2/63 - 70/12 is -731/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 12 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    70/12 = 70 × 21/12 × 21 = 1470/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/252 - 1470/252 = 8 - 1470/252 = -1462/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -731/126

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