Subtract 14/3 from 10/70, Solve 10/70

Subtract 14/3 from 10/70

1^st number: 10/70, 2^nd number: 4 2/3

10/70 - 14/3 is -95/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
14/3 = 14 × 70/3 × 70 = 980/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/210 - 980/210 = 30 - 980/210 = -950/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/21

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