Subtract 70/18 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 3 16/18
7/5 - 70/18 is -112/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/90 - 350/90 = 126 - 350/90 = -224/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -112/45
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