Subtract 28/45 from 6/70
6/70 - 28/45 is -169/315.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
28/45 = 28 × 14/45 × 14 = 392/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/630 - 392/630 = 54 - 392/630 = -338/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/315
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