Subtract 3/12 from 10/70
10/70 - 3/12 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
10/70 = 10 × 6/70 × 6 = 60/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
3/12 = 3 × 35/12 × 35 = 105/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/420 - 105/420 = 60 - 105/420 = -45/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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