Subtract 12/18 from 42/70
42/70 - 12/18 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/630 - 420/630 = 378 - 420/630 = -42/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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