Subtract 32/70 from 2/15
2/15 - 32/70 is -34/105.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/210 - 96/210 = 28 - 96/210 = -68/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/105
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