Subtract 20/12 from 70/63
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1 8/12
70/63 - 20/12 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
20/12 = 20 × 21/12 × 21 = 420/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/252 - 420/252 = 280 - 420/252 = -140/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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