Subtract 36/90 from 25/70
25/70 - 36/90 is -3/70.
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,
25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/630 - 252/630 = 225 - 252/630 = -27/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/70
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