Subtract 9/81 from 3/70
3/70 - 9/81 is -43/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
3/70 = 3 × 81/70 × 81 = 243/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
9/81 = 9 × 70/81 × 70 = 630/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/5670 - 630/5670 = 243 - 630/5670 = -387/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/630
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