Subtract 36/70 from 9/21
9/21 - 36/70 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/210 - 108/210 = 90 - 108/210 = -18/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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