Subtract 6/36 from 7/70
7/70 - 6/36 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
7/70 = 7 × 18/70 × 18 = 126/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/1260 - 210/1260 = 126 - 210/1260 = -84/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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