Subtract 2/12 from 1/70
1/70 - 2/12 is -16/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/420 - 70/420 = 6 - 70/420 = -64/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/105
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