Subtract 45/70 from 7/90
7/90 - 45/70 is -178/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/630 - 405/630 = 49 - 405/630 = -356/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -178/315
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