Subtract 3/63 from 6/70
6/70 - 3/63 is 4/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 63 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 63 × 10 = 630,
3/63 = 3 × 10/63 × 10 = 30/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/630 - 30/630 = 54 - 30/630 = 24/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/105
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