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Subtract 63/81 from 2/70

2/70 - 63/81 is -236/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    2/70 = 2 × 81/70 × 81 = 162/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    63/81 = 63 × 70/81 × 70 = 4410/5670
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    162/5670 - 4410/5670 = 162 - 4410/5670 = -4248/5670
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -236/315

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