Subtract 4/72 from 2/70
2/70 - 4/72 is -17/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
2/70 = 2 × 36/70 × 36 = 72/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
4/72 = 4 × 35/72 × 35 = 140/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/2520 - 140/2520 = 72 - 140/2520 = -68/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/630
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