Subtract 36/60 from 2/70
2/70 - 36/60 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/420 - 252/420 = 12 - 252/420 = -240/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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