Subtract 35/45 from 54/70
54/70 - 35/45 is -2/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
35/45 = 35 × 14/45 × 14 = 490/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/630 - 490/630 = 486 - 490/630 = -4/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/315
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