Subtract 7/45 from 2/70
2/70 - 7/45 is -8/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 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 45 × 14 = 630,
7/45 = 7 × 14/45 × 14 = 98/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/630 - 98/630 = 18 - 98/630 = -80/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/63
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