Subtract 45/70 from 9/72
9/72 - 45/70 is -29/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
9/72 = 9 × 35/72 × 35 = 315/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
45/70 = 45 × 36/70 × 36 = 1620/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/2520 - 1620/2520 = 315 - 1620/2520 = -1305/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/56
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