Subtract 9/70 from 4/36
4/36 - 9/70 is -11/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
4/36 = 4 × 35/36 × 35 = 140/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
9/70 = 9 × 18/70 × 18 = 162/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/1260 - 162/1260 = 140 - 162/1260 = -22/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/630
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