Subtract 45/70 from 6/36
6/36 - 45/70 is -10/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
45/70 = 45 × 18/70 × 18 = 810/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1260 - 810/1260 = 210 - 810/1260 = -600/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21
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