Subtract 7/36 from 5/70
5/70 - 7/36 is -31/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1260 - 245/1260 = 90 - 245/1260 = -155/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/252
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