Subtract 56/90 from 4/70
4/70 - 56/90 is -178/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/630 - 392/630 = 36 - 392/630 = -356/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -178/315
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