Subtract 12/90 from 20/70
20/70 - 12/90 is 16/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 84/630 = 180 - 84/630 = 96/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/105
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