Subtract 18/81 from 2/70
2/70 - 18/81 is -61/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
2/70 = 2 × 81/70 × 81 = 162/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
18/81 = 18 × 70/81 × 70 = 1260/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/5670 - 1260/5670 = 162 - 1260/5670 = -1098/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/315
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