Subtract 4/9 from 2/70, Solve 2/70

Subtract 4/9 from 2/70

2/70 - 4/9 is -131/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
4/9 = 4 × 70/9 × 70 = 280/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/630 - 280/630 = 18 - 280/630 = -262/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/315

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