Subtract 21/18 from 7/70
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 3/18
7/70 - 21/18 is -16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
7/70 = 7 × 9/70 × 9 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/630 - 735/630 = 63 - 735/630 = -672/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15
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