Subtract 4/9 from 20/70
20/70 - 4/9 is -10/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 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 9 × 70 = 630,
4/9 = 4 × 70/9 × 70 = 280/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 280/630 = 180 - 280/630 = -100/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/63
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