Subtract 70/15 from 1/4
1st number: 1/4, 2nd number: 4 10/15
1/4 - 70/15 is -53/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/60 - 280/60 = 15 - 280/60 = -265/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/12
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