Subtract 12/14 from 1/70
1/70 - 12/14 is -59/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/70 - 60/70 = 1 - 60/70 = -59/70
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