Subtract 63/70 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 63/70
45/7 - 63/70 is 387/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
45/7 = 45 × 10/7 × 10 = 450/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
63/70 = 63 × 1/70 × 1 = 63/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/70 - 63/70 = 450 - 63/70 = 387/70 - In mixed form: 537/70
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