Subtract 36/28 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 8/28
6/70 - 36/28 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/140 - 180/140 = 12 - 180/140 = -168/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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