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Subtract 10/7 from 1/15

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 1 3/7

1/15 - 10/7 is -143/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    1/15 = 1 × 7/15 × 7 = 7/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    10/7 = 10 × 15/7 × 15 = 150/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/105 - 150/105 = 7 - 150/105 = -143/105

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