Subtract 40/18 from 20/70
1st number: 20/70, 2nd number: 2 4/18
20/70 - 40/18 is -122/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 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 18 × 35 = 630,
40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 1400/630 = 180 - 1400/630 = -1220/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -122/63
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