Subtract 45/90 from 5/70
5/70 - 45/90 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/630 - 315/630 = 45 - 315/630 = -270/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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