Subtract 21/49 from 2/70
2/70 - 21/49 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
2/70 = 2 × 7/70 × 7 = 14/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
21/49 = 21 × 10/49 × 10 = 210/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/490 - 210/490 = 14 - 210/490 = -196/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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