Subtract 72/6 from 45/70
1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 12 0/6
45/70 - 72/6 is -159/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
72/6 = 72 × 35/6 × 35 = 2520/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/210 - 2520/210 = 135 - 2520/210 = -2385/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/14
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