Subtract 90/70 from 60/90
1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 1 20/70
60/90 - 90/70 is -13/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
90/70 = 90 × 9/70 × 9 = 810/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 810/630 = 420 - 810/630 = -390/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/21
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