Subtract 5/10 from 2/70
2/70 - 5/10 is -33/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/70 - 35/70 = 2 - 35/70 = -33/70
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