Subtract 9/70 from 7/45
745 - 970 is 17630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
745 = 7 × 1445 × 14 = 98630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
970 = 9 × 970 × 9 = 81630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98630 - 81630 = 98 - 81630 = 17630
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