Subtract 60/70 from 35/90
35/90 - 60/70 is -59/126.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/630 - 540/630 = 245 - 540/630 = -295/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/126
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