Subtract 70/45 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 25/45
2/63 - 70/45 is -32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/315 - 490/315 = 10 - 490/315 = -480/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/21
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