Subtract 36/10 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 3 6/10
2/70 - 36/10 is -25/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/70 - 252/70 = 2 - 252/70 = -250/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/7
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