Subtract 7/70 from 2/5
2/5 - 7/70 is 3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
7/70 = 7 × 1/70 × 1 = 7/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/70 - 7/70 = 28 - 7/70 = 21/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10
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