Subtract 56/70 from 14/15
14/15 - 56/70 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/210 - 168/210 = 196 - 168/210 = 28/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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