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Subtract 1/70 from 2/72

2/72 - 1/70 is 17/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    1/70 = 1 × 36/70 × 36 = 36/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/2520 - 36/2520 = 70 - 36/2520 = 34/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/1260

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