Subtract 3/84 from 2/70
2/70 - 3/84 is -1/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/420 - 15/420 = 12 - 15/420 = -3/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/140
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