Subtract 18/45 from 3/70
3/70 - 18/45 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
18/45 = 18 × 14/45 × 14 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/630 - 252/630 = 27 - 252/630 = -225/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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