Subtract 20/30 from 9/70
9/70 - 20/30 is -113/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/210 - 140/210 = 27 - 140/210 = -113/210
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