Subtract 72/70 from 6/18
1st number: 6/18, 2nd number: 1 2/70
6/18 - 72/70 is -73/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
6/18 = 6 × 35/18 × 35 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/630 - 648/630 = 210 - 648/630 = -438/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/105
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