Subtract 2/18 from 3/70
3/70 - 2/18 is -43/630.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/630 - 70/630 = 27 - 70/630 = -43/630
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