Subtract 9/72 from 7/70
7/70 - 9/72 is -1/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
7/70 = 7 × 36/70 × 36 = 252/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
9/72 = 9 × 35/72 × 35 = 315/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/2520 - 315/2520 = 252 - 315/2520 = -63/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/40
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