Subtract 45/70 from 4/9
49 - 4570 is -25126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
49 = 4 × 709 × 70 = 280630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
4570 = 45 × 970 × 9 = 405630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280630 - 405630 = 280 - 405630 = -125630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25126
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