Subtract 5/70 from 15/90
15/90 - 5/70 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
15/90 = 15 × 7/90 × 7 = 105/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/630 - 45/630 = 105 - 45/630 = 60/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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