Subtract 9/36 from 2/70
2/70 - 9/36 is -31/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
2/70 = 2 × 18/70 × 18 = 36/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
9/36 = 9 × 35/36 × 35 = 315/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/1260 - 315/1260 = 36 - 315/1260 = -279/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/140
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