Subtract 9/12 from 49/70
49/70 - 9/12 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
49/70 = 49 × 6/70 × 6 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
9/12 = 9 × 35/12 × 35 = 315/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/420 - 315/420 = 294 - 315/420 = -21/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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