Subtract 20/45 from 70/63
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 20/45
70/63 - 20/45 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/315 - 140/315 = 350 - 140/315 = 210/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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