Subtract 63/81 from 8/70
8/70 - 63/81 is -209/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
8/70 = 8 × 81/70 × 81 = 648/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
63/81 = 63 × 70/81 × 70 = 4410/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/5670 - 4410/5670 = 648 - 4410/5670 = -3762/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/315
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