Subtract 49/70 from 25/90
25/90 - 49/70 is -19/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
25/90 = 25 × 7/90 × 7 = 175/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/630 - 441/630 = 175 - 441/630 = -266/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/45
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