Subtract 63/28 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 2 7/28
6/70 - 63/28 is -303/140.
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,
63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/140 - 315/140 = 12 - 315/140 = -303/140
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